Product Development Assistant

Veronica Beard is a fashion apparel company seeking a Product Development Assistant to support the development of women's soft woven apparel from concept through production handoff. The role manages product data, samples, vendor communication, BOMs, shipments, meetings, and cross-functional coordination in an entry-level environment.

What you'll do:

• Support the day-to-day product development process for women's soft woven apparel, ensuring samples, data, and deliverables remain organized and on schedule
• Set up seasonal work-in-progress (WIP) templates and enter updates received from overseas vendors, including sample status, shipment tracking information, and fabric-ready dates; help identify missing information and flag discrepancies or potential delays to the Product Development team leader
• Communicate clearly, accurately, and promptly with overseas vendors regarding sample status, development requests, comments, timing, and follow-up actions
• Create and maintain accurate product information in PLM and related systems, including style details, colorways, components, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Build and update BOMs for repeat, carryover, and expanded bodies under the direction of the Product Development team
• Track incoming and outgoing development samples and packages; receive, unpack, log, organize, and distribute samples and materials
• Prepare shipments to overseas vendors and cross-functional partners, including packing, documentation, courier coordination, and tracking through delivery
• Maintain an organized sample room and storage system; steam, label, hang, file, and pull samples as needed for reviews, fittings, and meetings
• Support preparation for milestone and cross-functional meetings, including organizing samples and materials, coordinating schedules when needed, setting up rooms, and ensuring required information is available
• Attend meetings prepared to take clear notes, capture decisions and action items, distribute recaps as requested, and follow through on assigned next steps
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Raw Materials, Merchandising, Production, and other teams to support seasonal development needs
• Help provide day-to-day direction and task coordination for the Product Development intern, and support ad hoc projects and administrative needs as assigned

What they're looking for:

• * Foundational understanding of apparel product development, garment construction, fabric, trims, and the product lifecycle; women's apparel experience is a plus
• * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to communicate professionally and efficiently across time zones
• * Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate product data, trackers, samples, and documentation
• * Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills; able to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and Outlook with the ability to organize, maintain, and communicate accurate information
• * Comfortable with hands-on sample-room responsibilities, including receiving cartons, packing shipments, steaming garments, and organizing samples
• * Proactive, resourceful, collaborative, and willing to ask thoughtful questions while taking ownership of assigned work
• * Curiosity, accountability, and a team-first attitude with a genuine interest in working on physical product
• * Bachelor's or associate degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, Apparel Production, Merchandising, Textiles, or a closely related fashion/apparel field is preferred
• * Internship experience or up to 1–2 years of experience in apparel product development, production, sourcing, technical design, or a related fashion function preferred
• * Familiarity with PLM systems is preferred
• * Experience with VibeIQ and/or Exenta is a plus

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Short-term incentive program
• Clothing allowance
• Merchandise discounts