Product Development Assistant, Accessories

STAUD Clothing, founded and located in Los Angeles, CA, by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, is one of today's hottest up and coming fashion brands. STAUD is a ready to wear and accessories brand offering chic essentials and stand-alone pieces designed and created in downtown LA. STAUD is searching for a motivated and detail-savvy Product Development Assistant, Accessories to support the Handbags & Footwear Product Development & Production teams. At the heart of STAUD is design. Think:

a scrupulous attention to detail, a natural opposition to the typical, and a feminine aura that’s equal parts seductive and self-governing — all whilst leaving room, of course, for the occasional mushroom trip or jaunt to the beach (or both). If fashion is a never-ending pursuit of style, then STAUD is what happens after you’ve found it. STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance, an FSA plan, and a matching 401k plan.

Role OverviewThe Product Development Assistant supports the Handbags & Footwear Product Development/Production team in the product development process from concept kick-off to production, ensuring every product meets the highest brand standards.

Essential DutiesTrack all development submits and samplesRequest all lab dips and strike offsAssist with managing sample organization and sample movement between officesSupport managers in directed daily correspondence with factoriesAssist with sourcing seasonal fabrics/trimsAssist with sending out all tech packs for the seasonCatalog and maintain a record of all fabric materials and maintain organization for all approved submitsCreate style numbers and help maintain/update development WIP as well as occasional linesheet maintenancePrerequisite Knowledge, Skills, & Education1-3 year of relevant work experience, including internshipsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and open to changeAbility to adapt to new situations quicklyIntermediate level understanding of G-Suite and Microsoft OfficeEntrepreneurial mentality; resourceful with creative problem-solving skillsEagerness to learn the ins-and-outs of product development and sourcing; excited to grow with the brandStrong organizational skills and high attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsPhysical and Mental RequirementsStanding and sitting for extended periods of timeLifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent mannerAbility to easily move throughout an office with easeAbility to read, write, and understand EnglishAbility to effectively interact with others internally and externallyAbility to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copymachine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularlyAbility to work with many different personalitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentCorrectable vision and hearingAbility to work on-site, full-time (with occasional ability to work from home on Mondays and Friday with manager approval)Job Type:

Full-time, Hybrid, Non-Exempt