Product Developer Assistant

Alessandra Rich is a luxury fashion brand founded in 2010, known for its sophisticated and feminine aesthetic. The brand has offices in London and Milan and produces its collections in Italy, maintaining a strong connection with the Italian tailoring tradition.

The company is constantly expanding, offering opportunities in a creative and dynamic environment, perfect for those who want to grow in the world of high-end fashion. We are looking for a Product Developer Assistant to support the Product Development team, with a primary focus on prototyping, fittings, and collection development.

The role involves contributing to the operational management of garments, coordinating with suppliers and external laboratories, and ensuring the accurate completion and ongoing update of technical documentation. Responsibilities

Interfaces with the Design Team to analyze and interpret product development requirements. Participates in prototype reviews with the Design Team ensuring product compliance with creative and commercial requirements and contributing to the defect analysis process.

Monitors the availability of materials required for garment production and track the status of raw material deliveries. Manages reference sheets (DIBA), including model coding, components, color specifications, measurements and notes related to the various phases of design, development and production launch.

Liaises with suppliers and external laboratories. Participates in fittings sessions for prototypes, samples and pilot garments overseeing the related photographic documentation. Enter finished garment orders and monitor their progress through to delivery to the warehouse.

Support shipment management, handling the preparation, inspection and verification of garments (prototypes, samples and pilot garments) prior to shipment. Requirements

Degree in Fashion Technology / Product Management or a related field. Proven experience within a Product Development department, gained in luxury fashion or textile-apparel