24 Seven Talent
Freelance-Product Development Associate
24 Seven Talent, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Freelance-Product Development Associate
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Freelance-Product Development Associate
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24 Seven Talent .
We are seeking a Product Development Specialist to support Merchandising and Product Development teams on a high-visibility project. The role manages the full product lifecycle from concept through to finalized product, partnering closely with design, sourcing, and cross‑functional teams to deliver timely and fashion‑forward results while maintaining profitability.
Responsibilities
Negotiate costs and deliverables with sourcing partners to achieve target margins and manage tech pack turnovers.
Oversee production process from concept to finished product, coordinating counter samples with vendors.
Partner with Buyers and PD to ensure design vision is achieved during the sourcing process.
Obtain and track fabric, lab dip, and trim approvals, maintaining accurate records.
Maintain and update the production calendar/time & action.
Communicate with vendors to resolve production issues, flag risks, and negotiate solutions.
Liaise with Import, Vendor Relations, and Traffic teams to ensure on‑time inbound deliveries.
Qualifications
3+ years of product development experience in retail or wholesale with overseas offices.
Knowledge of technical design, fabrics, yarns, knit/woven construction, and print techniques.
Familiarity with duties, import limitations, and time & action calendars.
Strong cross‑functional collaboration and vendor communication skills.
Proficiency with Excel/Sheets and tech pack workflows (PLM experience a plus).
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Product Management and Marketing
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Freelance-Product Development Associate
role at
24 Seven Talent .
We are seeking a Product Development Specialist to support Merchandising and Product Development teams on a high-visibility project. The role manages the full product lifecycle from concept through to finalized product, partnering closely with design, sourcing, and cross‑functional teams to deliver timely and fashion‑forward results while maintaining profitability.
Responsibilities
Negotiate costs and deliverables with sourcing partners to achieve target margins and manage tech pack turnovers.
Oversee production process from concept to finished product, coordinating counter samples with vendors.
Partner with Buyers and PD to ensure design vision is achieved during the sourcing process.
Obtain and track fabric, lab dip, and trim approvals, maintaining accurate records.
Maintain and update the production calendar/time & action.
Communicate with vendors to resolve production issues, flag risks, and negotiate solutions.
Liaise with Import, Vendor Relations, and Traffic teams to ensure on‑time inbound deliveries.
Qualifications
3+ years of product development experience in retail or wholesale with overseas offices.
Knowledge of technical design, fabrics, yarns, knit/woven construction, and print techniques.
Familiarity with duties, import limitations, and time & action calendars.
Strong cross‑functional collaboration and vendor communication skills.
Proficiency with Excel/Sheets and tech pack workflows (PLM experience a plus).
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Product Management and Marketing
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