TITOL Product Development, Assistant
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of apparel and merchandise production decoration techniques materials and manufacturing processes. They are highly organized solutions-oriented and excited to be hands-on throughout the product development lifecyclefrom initial concept through sampling and production.
Support the development of merchandise from concept through production ensuring products are feasible cost-effective and aligned with creative intent.
Review creative concepts and mockups and provide recommendations on materials decoration methods construction and manufacturing approaches.
Collaborate with Creative and Technical Design teams to help translate product ideas into production-ready specifications.
Assist in identifying potential production challenges early and propose practical solutions.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors manufacturers print shops dye houses embroidery facilities and other production partners.
Travel regularly to vendor facilities to review samples monitor production quality troubleshoot issues and strengthen manufacturing partnerships.
Serve as a key point of contact between internal teams and external partners throughout development and sampling.
- Coordinate and track product samples throughout the development process.
- Maintain visibility into sample status revisions approvals and outstanding feedback.
- Help ensure sample iterations are progressing according to project timelines and development goals.
- Organize and maintain physical and digital sample archives for future reference.
- Support the broader Production and Product Development teams with day-to-day project needs and workflow management.
- Assist in maintaining development calendars milestone tracking and key deadlines.
- Help coordinate communication and handoffs between Creative Technical Design Production and vendors.
- Ensure project information specifications and approvals are accurately documented and communicated.
Maintain working knowledge of apparel construction garment development and merchandise production processes.
Possess a strong understanding of decoration techniques including screen printing embroidery appliqué patches woven labels DTG sublimation puff print specialty inks dyes washes and garment finishing techniques.
Advise internal teams on production capabilities manufacturing limitations and opportunities for product innovation.
Stay informed on new materials decoration methods and industry trends.
Source garment blanks materials trims packaging and specialty vendors to support new product development.
Identify manufacturing partners capable of executing unique products decoration techniques and custom applications.
Recommend sourcing solutions that balance design intent quality lead times and budget requirements.
Stay informed on new products materials decoration methods and vendor capabilities to support ongoing product innovation.
24 years of experience in product development production sourcing merchandising or a related field.
Working knowledge of apparel manufacturing garment construction and product development processes.
Familiarity with apparel decoration techniques dyes washes and specialty production methods.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Comfortable traveling regularly to vendor factory and production partner locations.
Experience within apparel consumer products music merchandising entertainment or related industries preferred.
- Best in class health dental and vision insurance
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Commuter Benefits FSA
- Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- 401k with 4% match
- Pet Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Plans
- Vacation time and sick days
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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