Helmut Lang was established in 1986 by Austrian designer Helmut Lang. With a series of iconic designs and cultural landmarks, the brand became a global force for irreverent thinking and minimalist, utilitarian design. In 2023, Peter Do was appointed Creative Director of Helmut Lang. Under his leadership, the brand’s unwavering, experimental spirit continues to interrogate contemporary assumptions around everyday dress, craftsmanship, and sartorial signifiers. To accomplish this, Do has created a “system of dressing,” a new way of thinking about making and wearing clothes. With the forward-facing momentum Do has brought to the brand, Helmut Lang focuses on traditional craftsmanship paired with precise, novel innovations in garment-making to deliver everyday products of quality and modern utility. Helmut Lang’s dynamic utility captures the spirit of New York today.
Helmut Lang is seeking a motivated Product Development Associate to join their team! The role will report into the Director of Product Development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in managing end to end sample development process and calendar timeline related to design pass off, proto development, and salesmen sample delivery
- Assist in creating and updating WIP tracking charts for both domestic and overseas sample development on a daily basis
- Assist in pre-costing process from proto through SMS stage, sending CMs to cut room for yielding, updating internal systems with accurate yields, and assisting in cost sheet creation and updates
- Manage collection BOM maintenance and BOM finalization, ensuring accuracy and timely completion for costing and production pass off
- Work with in house cut room and sample room as well as domestic contractors for sample development. This includes issuing cut tickets and monitoring work flow of pattern makers.
- Communicate daily with overseas suppliers on all stages of development process, monitoring development trials along with proto and SMS status
- Assist in tracking trim developments and orders, while ensuring system accuracy of all raw materials
- Help manage product testing process from proto stage, evaluating material and style risks and assist in any dry-cleaning or wear tests in partnership with Tech and Production Teams
- Work with PD Director & Manager to enforce seasonal development calendar dates
- Communicate sample updates and deliveries to cross functional teams
- Contribute to weekly cross functional team meetings with Design, Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design Teams
- Assist in processing department supplier requests and invoices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 3-5 years of experience in Product Development/Production
- Previous Experience creating and managing BOMs
- Independent, self-motivated, and detail oriented
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize & multi-task in a busy office environment
- Proactive problem solver
- Strong collaborator with cross-functional partners
- Understanding of development costing process
- Must be highly organized
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
- PLM experience
Salary range: $65,000 - $72,000*
*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.
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