Freelance Product Development Associate (Accessories)

Freelance Product Development Associate (Accessories) Our client is an advanced contemporary apparel and accessories brand. The role focuses on handbag product development, including materials, ensuring smooth execution from prototype through SMS and market handoff. Working on-site in New York, you will partner closely with Design, Materials, Production, and external vendors to keep development on track and maintain operational flow.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day communication with overseas vendors and local suppliers

Create/update BOMs, WIP charts, and seasonal trackers

Support prototype and SMS sample development, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with design direction

Maintain style and cost setup in RLM Materials

Organize and maintain the materials library, seasonal binders, and archive

Maintain and update the materials tracking chart across development and SMS

Collect and organize LDS/FDS sheets in shared drives

Create material and sample POs as needed

Prepare packages for outgoing shipments (reference samples, color and quality standards)

Receive, unpack, and organize incoming shipments daily

Maintain organization of the office and sample storage areas

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of raw materials, hardware, trims, and technical construction for handbags

Proficiency in PLM/RLM systems and Excel

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Seniorities

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Manhattan, NY • $50,000 - $70,000

Additional context: This description reflects the Freelance Product Development Associate (Accessories) role and related details intended for applicants.

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