Product Development Associate

Product Development AssociateThe Product Development Associate will support the end-to-end development process from design handoff through production, ensuring product execution aligns with design intent, quality standards, and timeline expectations. This role serves as a key bridge between Design, Technical Design, and Production, helping bring collections to life through strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Development & Cross-Functional CoordinationSupport the development process from initial concept through production pass-offPartner closely with Design, Technical Design, and Production to communicate and execute all style updates throughout development Identify and develop design elements, trims, or construction details that may not be feasible for production, and flag for review with proposed alternatives Track and manage style progress from development through production, proactively flagging risks or delays Product Development ExecutionOwn and maintain ERP (RLM) style entry, ensuring all required fields are complete and accurate for tech and sales deadlines Communicate closely and consistently with production and tech teams regarding style/line updates, trim updates, pattern updates to ensure smooth process from design through productionBuild, maintain, and continuously update BOMs, ensuring all details are clear, accurate, and aligned with current development Ensure correct suppliers are listed Ensure all fields are filled-inSet up RMIDs with visibility on printed BOMs Maintain consistent trim categorization (Self, Combo, Lining, Fusible, Trim 1, Trim 2, etc.) Manage color development, including color matching, approvals, and system updates Sampling & Development OwnershipOwn the development process for all styles, including domestic production, ensuring consistency with domestic workflows Work with design & tech on overseas production, as neededTrack proto and sample development through sample pass-off to techCounte