Joe’s Looking for ASSISTANT, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT – JOE’S JEANS at Los Angeles , California Full Time

Design at Joe’s

What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a designer for Joe’s Jeans, you’ll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point. This means working not only with our technical design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders.

The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Assistant, Product Development supports the seasonal sample needs, in collaboration with a cross-functional team that includes Design, Merchandising, Production and our overseas partners.

• Follow up and track all proto styles with vendors and update tracker accordingly
• Ensure that prototypes are in-house on time for all proto/adoption meetings
• Create and maintain sample tracker for all salesmen samples
• Issue all pos to vendors for SMS
• Collect all prices from vendor for protos and sms
• Work with fabric team and vendors to ensure all sample yardage is booked for SMS
• Lead weekly sms/proto meetings with design/merch /production.
• Proactively follow up with each vendor to ensure timely delivery of sms.
• Work cross-functionally and with vendors to come up with creative solutions/workarounds in order to improve execution and delivery date of samples.
• Receive, log and organize all incoming samples.
• Distribute samples to all cross-functional teams and pack/ship where necessary
• Manage and execute all samples for special requests and injections.
• Participate to the allocation meeting at the beginning of each season
• Communicate to each vendor at the beginning of the season; the proto and sms development timeline/due dates
• Additional tasks as requested by management.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years relevant experience.
• Advanced Microsoft suite skills (excel)
• Familiarity with OSCA, FLEX PLM.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Must be efficient with strong attention to details.
• Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Have enthusiasm and be self-motivated, have a passion for fashion and clothes, and love challenges
• Strong communication skills

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. 

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Centric Brands/Joe’s Jeans is an Equal Opportunity Employer