Product Development Assistant, Accessories

Title: Product Development Assistant, Accessories & Home

Location: New York, NY  

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications; classified as full-time salaried; exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Reports to: Director of Accessories 

Travel: Occasional travel may be required 

Position Overview

The Product Development Assistant for our Accessories verticals will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end development process to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery. This position will focus on assisting the design and PD team with tasks including product development tracking, vendor communication, sample management, and quality assurance coordination. This role will collaborate closely with internal teams, such as Design, Merchandising, and Logistics, as well as external partners, to ensure that development schedules and objectives are met for the Accessories product lines.

Core Responsibilities

• Admin Support for Accessories 
  • Responsible for all samples in NYC office and shipping out as needed 
  • WIP / tracking of all samples in PDR calendar
  • Maintaining sample development timeline for all vendors
  • Partnering with Buying and Merchandising team to maintain Merch trackers pertaining to initial costs, and sample fabrication
• Sample Management 
  • Sample cataloging, photographing and adding to shared design decks and PDR
  • Track all samples 
  • Correspond with vendors and cross-functional team members to facilitate sample shipments and sample tracking. (Follow-up with UPS/ FedEx as needed.)
• Vendor Communication 
  • Maintain relationships with daily communication to vendors and suppliers
  • Partner with vendors and suppliers to troubleshoot any issues and ensure smooth development  
  • Facilitating communication between material suppliers and manufacturers to ensure all materials are allocated appropriately
• Aid in Colorcard and Material Selection
  • Maintain the color and material cards and approval swatches in archive for team's reference
• Fittings/Sample Comments:
  • Participate in technical corrections / fittings for each category, supporting Director in tracking changes, taking notes/ photos for shared decks

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Product Development (preferred) or related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Passion for the Tuckernuck brand and interested in retail/ fashion
• Obsessed with details and constantly double checking
• Problem-solver with a proactive nature
• Flexible and adaptable with willingness to support other departments
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to learn every single day
• Energetic, kind, sincere, positive, and generally awesome
• Ability to build solid relationships with teammates and vendor partners
• Proficient in Google Sheets, Excel and ability to learn new software platforms quickly
• Interest in data analytics to drive decisions

Compensation 

Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated annual compensation for this role is $62,500-$65,000; classified as full-time exempt and not eligible for overtime. At Tuckernuck, we care about our team and offer benefits that support your health, growth, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off and holiday, paid new parent leave, a generous employee discount, and other great perks. 

Tuckernuck Core Values
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.

• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
• Find the Fun
• Stay Authentic
• Respect
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Start Strong & Finish Strong
• Have Courage

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. Tuckernuck offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.