About The Role

Nili Lotan is seeking a Product Development / Design Assistant to support the overall PD department with alldevelopment and design-related needs. This position will work closely with the PD Director, PD Associate, and Design team(s) to ensure cross-functional alignment and the execution of day-to-day tasks. The PD / Design Assistant will have a special focus on PFD development. They will also support with the tracking and database maintenance of departmental samples, vintage garments, and archive samples.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain seasonal development dye charts, POs, and standard binders each season for PFD programs.
Assist PD Director with managing seasonal garment dye processes with domestic dye houses including launching lab dips, sending POS, keeping accurate record of dye and wash processes and any callouts along the way.
Support new product development across channels through follow up with Manager:
Pull fabric, trims, etc. for launching samples in midtown.
Pull trims for in house atelier as needed.
Fusible testing with Tech/PD Associate.
Work with interns to keep the atelier clean and organized – including patterns.
Maintain inventory of PFD garments in house and work with Manager on pulling and sending garments and lab dips as needed throughout the season.
Coordinate development packages and enter all shipment tracking numbers into a log and monitor daily to
track overseas samples.
Monthly expense reports for Development– processing through Concur and submit to accounting.
Organize vintage each season and update vintage archive accordingly:
Keep binders up to date and log expenses.
Track vintage sample arrivals.
Pull vintage from archive as needed and directed by Manager/Design.
Responsible for seasonal linesheet updates ; ensuring all style, fabric and color information is accurate
Set up design boards or digital decks as guided by design each season
Attend fittings; update sketches post fittings
Responsible for all WRTW woven sketches and accessories sketches as required
Work with PD Director and interns to ensure every sample has buttonholes, buttons, and woven labels pre-
market.
Assist with launching samples in midtown factories.

Qualifications

1-2 years of experience in fashion or related field.
PFD experience a plus, but not required.
Knowledge of RLM Apparel Software preferred.
Proficient Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Procreate skills
Proficient computer skills including but not limited to: Adobe Reader; Office 365; and Google Suite.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment.

Personal and Professional Must-Have Qualities

Self-Motivated and Eager to Learn
Positive Attitude
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Detail-Oriented and Highly Organized
Collaborative Work Ethic
Proactive Problem Solver

About Us

Nili Lotan is an Israeli-born and New York-based fashion designer. After graduating from the prestigious Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Tel Aviv, Nili moved to NYC in 1980 to pursue a career in fashion design, where she enjoyed a very successful career leading design teams at top American fashion houses including Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, and Nautica.

Nili launched her own namesake label in 2003, designing a wardrobe of luxurious, chic, and timeless pieces for today's woman, that has since expanded to include jeans, belts and handbags as well as limited-edition collaborations. Nili Lotan has several retail stores in the United States and the collection can be found at upscale retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Product Development and Design Assistant