Natori • New York, NY 10261 • Posted today via LinkedIn
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The Product Development Assistant at Natori assists the Product Development Manager with the sourcing and development of a commercially viable line that aligns with the Chief Creative Officer’s design vision, brand strategy, and financial plans. This role involves managing the brand’s product life cycle calendar, ensuring all departments are prepared for market and handoff to production, and overseeing the product development process from initial design concept to commercialization.
About Natori
Natori is a luxury designer womenswear brand that offers a wide range of products including lingerie, sleepwear, ready-to-wear clothing, and accessories. Known for exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, Natori caters to various lifestyles with its diverse collection that includes bras, loungewear, swimwear, and bridal wear. Additionally, the brand offers a diffusion line called N Natori, combining east-meets-west influences for a fresh and edgy take on activewear and loungewear.
JOB TITLE: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
POSITION OVERVIEW:
•Assist the Product Development Manager with the sourcing and development of a commercially viable line that fulfills the Chief Creative Officer’s design vision, brand strategy and financial plans
•Assist with the brand’s product life cycle calendar to ensure all departments are prepared in advance for market & handoff to production
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Monitor brand’s product development process from initial design concept to prototype to commercialization, i.e., “prepare product to be production-ready”
•Following up with Design, Technical, CAD/Graphics, Production and Sales/Merchandising to ensure that any changes are immediately corrected/communicated
•Work with Design to maintain seasonal development boards and coordinate L/D’s & S/O’s
•Manage prototype development process in partnership with Design, Technical and CAD/Graphics
•Assist fabric and trim yardage buying necessary for prototypes and samples
•Track all development submissions and samples
•Create and manage line-lists and help set up showroom for Market week.
•Communicate with overseas factories and mills to resolve pending issues and ensure deadlines are on target
Sourcing
•Collaborate with Production and Technical to provide all fabric information such as Solid/Printed Prices, MOQs per color, Surcharges (if any), Fabric Content, COO, Lead-times, etc.,
•Coordinate with Production to understand shipping restrictions, duty rates and pre-testing for development
•Coordinate with Production and Suppliers on a regular basis for vendor changes and future development opportunities
Materials:
•Research qualities based on Design and Sales/Merchandising feedback
•Work closely with Sales/Merchandising and Production to update pricing, care and sourcing issues
•Maintain seasonal fabric binders with swatches, fabric detail sheets and mill cards
Fittings:
•Support Design and Technical at fittings, taking notes, following up on any issues after fits, i.e.: fabric issues, color issues, yarn changes, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ABOUT:
The Natori Company (www.natori.com) designs high-end fashion, with collections including lingerie, bras, sleepwear, ready-to-wear, bedding, towels, home fragrance, swim, and more. The company was founded in 1977 by CEO and founder Josie Natori, who continues to be the head designer for the Josie Natori, Natori, Josie, and N Natori labels.
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