Product Development Associate
TMW Merchants
Tailored Brands is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear and a broad selection of business casual offerings. The company aims to help its customers love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through a convenient network of stores and ecommerce sites. The company’s brands include Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion. At Tailored Brands, we value differences and know they make us better. We are always working to make our Company a more diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) place to work. About the job We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Product Costing Associate to join our menswear fashion design team. This individual will possess specialized knowledge in the fields of men’s fashion, design, merchandising, and technical design. The Product & Costing Associate, in coordination with the Product & Costing team, brings the creativity and concepts of our Design and Global Sourcing office to life. The role requires a passionate and motivated individual, versed in men’s apparel, fabrics, design principles, and the design, development, and sourcing processes. The ideal candidate is a passionate and highly organized individual who can thrive in a fast-paced work environment. WHAT YOU’’LL DO / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Adhere to cross-functional time and action calendar. • Manage development requests received from design teams. • Initiate and/or track status of all fabric, trim and garment development. • Communicate daily with factories and mills regarding style and production of development. • Active participation in adoption meetings with merchandise partners. • Accurate and timely entry of all style information into Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. • Create and manage bulk production styles in system accurately and efficiently • Manage approval of bulk submits including fabric and garments, against established standards. • Process all samples and share with appropriate team members, review both pre-production and other samples with record retention in system. • Work with production department post adoption to insure on time delivery. • Collaborate with team to collect and evaluate costs on styles, managed within shared documents and PLM. • Daily cross functional partner interaction to assure correct product design is created. • Lead weekly development meetings for respective product. • Participate in scheduled cross-functional meetings to support business. • Develop subject matter expertise on the respective product. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: • Degree in related field required. • Three or more (3+) years of relevant work experience. • General knowledge of men’s fashion, textile and apparel design principles. • Experience working with Bamboo Rose product lifecycle management (PLM) software strongly preferred. • Ability to work well in a collaborative and creative environment with little supervision. • Highly self-motivated and directed, dependable with a strong work ethic. • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and collaborative environment. • Capacity for effective cross-functional collaboration within the organization • Strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, juggle and execute tasks, and deliver results on strict deadlines. • Keen attention to detail and demonstrated customer-service focus. • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. • Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with management and coworkers. • Adaptable and flexible to change, new ideas, and innovative approaches. • Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Outlook. WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: • Be able to work full-time from our company's New York, NY office. • Authorization to work in the United States for any employer. • Regular and on-time attendance; Hours can regularly exceed 40 hours per week; Must be able to work overtime as needed. • Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. • Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily. • Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally. • Ability to perform general office administrative activities: writing, copying, filing, delivering, and using the telephone. • Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Benefits We offer a generous package of health, financial, professional, and work-life benefits. Benefits typically include: • Medical, prescription, dental, vision, savings accounts, wellbeing program, life/disability, commuter, accidental insurance, legal services, 401k. • Bereavement, paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation pay, sick leave, adoption assistance, employee discounts and so much more! Work-Life Balance We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as: • Zoom-Free Fridays | so you can catch up on work. • Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekend. • Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday. The starting rate for this position is $68,600 to $85,000 annually and may increase to $114,300 depending on merit, length of service with the Company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual’s skill, background, and experience in determining final salary. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable. Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job Work Locations: 01068 New York Office 1400 Broadway 33rd Floor New York 10018 Job: Merchandising Organization: TMW Merchants Shift: Day Job
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