Assistant Product Manager - Outlet

Location: New York, New York US

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Job Number: 506

Position Title: Asst Product Mgr

External Description:

Basic Purpose:

This position is responsible for the research, planning, design development, execution, and follow-up of the Talbots Upscale Outlet Merchandise assortment to ensure business needs are being met throughout the development process 

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Participate in the new/seasonal development on all styles to meet division objectives.
  • Assist in the development of product that meets the division’s goals and objectives and margin/cost parameters established in the line development plan.
  • Research global, domestic, and competitive markets to identify new trends, fabrications, and techniques
  • Manage the activities to meet calendar deadlines
  • Create sketches for development boards via Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Recolor seasonal prints
  • Develop pre-production packages and provide input on fabric/trim details and initial costs to Sourcing and Technical Design
  • Input all necessary supportive information into required systems such as Web PDM.  Partner with Sourcing, Merchandising, and IT to ensure all needs are being met.
  • Approve lab dips, trims, strike offs to ensure standards are met
  • Communicate approvals with overseas agents and vendors to meet time and action deadlines
  • Coordinate with Sourcing to sample according to global sourcing strategy. Work with factories on implementing new ideas in production setting.

Education/Experience/Knowledge:

  • College/Design Degree
  • 1-2 years’ experience in design/and/or production
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Fabric and garment construction knowledge
  • Understanding of design, product development, and merchandising process
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

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Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: New York, New York US

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