Product Development Assistant

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Product Development Assistant at Stella McCartney who will be an integral part of our product development team. In this role, you will work closely with the Design, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure that our products meet and exceed the highest standards of quality. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion, a desire to stay ahead of the trends, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of individuals. If you are excited by the idea of contributing to a world-class fashion house like Stella McCartney, we would love to hear from you.Required Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.• At least two years of experience in product development in the fashion industry.• A comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry, including current trends, materials, and manufacturing processes.• Strong project management and organizational skills.• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced environment.• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Design, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure products meet and exceed standards of quality • Monitor current trends and materials in the fashion industry • Develop and implement product design and development plans • Assist in the selection of fabrics, trims, and materials • Oversee and manage product development timelines and budgets • Evaluate products and provide feedback to ensure quality and brand standards are met • Assist with product presentations and marketing materials • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure materials are sourced and delivered on time • Document the product development process and maintain accurate records • Research and source new materials for product development • Develop relationships with vendors to ensure pricing and quality standards are met • Assist in the design and development of new product lines and collections.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Product Development Assistant in Los Angeles, CA, USA is $45,162 - $65,743.

Stella McCartney is a premium lifestyle brand that bears the name of its founder, who launched it in 2001. The brand champions confident femininity with elevated, effortless, and conscious fashion, committed to being an ethical and modern company that takes responsibility for the resources it uses and the impact it has on the environment. The brand is at the forefront of sustainability and constantly innovates new ways to become more sustainable, from designing and store practices to product manufacturing. Stella McCartney, a lifelong vegetarian, pioneers the use of alternative materials by never using leather, feathers, fur, or skins in any products, citing both ethical and environmental reasons. The brand supports regenerative agriculture and circularity, embracing new business models that transform how clothes are sourced, produced, sold, shared, repaired, and reused. Its goal is to promote long-lasting products with extended use to reduce environmental impact. Stella McCartney offers women's ready-to-wear, unisex capsules, kids' clothing, accessories, swimwear, lingerie, a performance wear collaboration with adidas, STELLA skincare, and more. With 48 directly owned stores and 21 franchise stores across major cities like New York City, London, Paris, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing, its collections are now sold in 77 nations through 863 specialty shops and department stores and shipped to 100 countries via online channels.