Associate Product Developer-Contract

Overview
Our client, a prestigious fashion company in New York City, is seeking a Freelance Product Developer – Sampling with Coordinator. The position requires 2–3+ years of experience in sample management and tracking data in PLM, and it is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days onsite.

Compensation
Hourly pay range: $30–$34.00 per hour, based on experience and skill set.

Responsibilities

Ownership of all sampling‑related needs for designated product categories, ensuring accurate and timely receipt of garment samples.

Order and manage sample yardage.

Communicate with raw materials vendors, suppliers, and garment vendors.

Maintain seasonal sample yardage cost reporting.

Monitor milestone calendars to ensure deadlines are met, flag issues, and update the team promptly.

Maintain effective communication with vendors and agents to ensure shipments are delivered on time; troubleshoot and resolve any issues.

Perform daily tracking and maintain records of details, updates, and changes for Centric PLM system and proto samples, ensuring due dates are met.

Use product knowledge to find new resources and creative sourcing methods to impact the assortment.

Support continual development and refinement of workflow, processes, and tools in partnership with the Director.

Establish and cultivate strong relationships with all internal and external business partners.

Required Qualifications

Calendar management experience.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, including listening and negotiation.

Detail oriented, resourceful, with excellent follow‑up skills; able to learn and use appropriate contacts to gather information and drive solutions.

Computer skills – Microsoft Office, Centric PLM, Salesforce, Excel proficiency required.

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