Product Development Assistant- Accessories

Product Development Assistant- Accessories

Cult Gaia is a women’s fashion brand based in Los Angeles. We are looking for an intelligent, hard-working do-er to assist the Accessories team with the development and production of our bags and jewelry. This role is critical to executing our beautiful creative concepts and bringing them to life.

This position reports into the Director of Product Development & Production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development-

Entering all style data into PLM system (WFX) including sketches, product dimensions, HTS codes, material content for all Accessories categories

Creating and updating line sheets throughout development season

Ensuring seasonal boards are up to date on a weekly basis

Create and manage the raw material database

Assists with all raw materials sourcing and color approvals

Production-

Support Accessories Director with prototype and SMS sample comments, update tech packs as needed

Manage work-in-progress communication with factories, ensuring that deadlines are being met

Inputting all pre-production and TOP comments into PLM system

Sample Management-

Check samples in and out for all photoshoots

Ensuring all samples are checked in and tagged

Assists with PR sample requests

Fills out Product Knowledge sheets for wholesale and e-commerce

Assists with tracking and shipping out product

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience in a design or fashion environment

Proficient skills in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office

Ideal candidate has experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools

Strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Independent, pro-active work ethic

Available to work evenings and weekends during peak seasons and markets