Job Description

Who We Are:

GMA Group dba Capelli New York is a major U.S. manufacturer and distributor of apparel, footwear, novelty and gift products, jewelry, fashion accessories, handbags, PPE, and sports/athletic apparel for women, men, and kids. We were established in 1990 and have approximately 600 employees in the U.S.A. and 2,500 employees worldwide. We have locations in the U.S.A., UK, China, Hong Kong, Germany, and Bangladesh.

What We Are Looking For:

We are currently seeking a Product Development Assistant for our GMA Accessories division. The overall aim of this role is to assist the product manager in developing new products and designs to meet our product line and customer needs. The ideal candidate will be serious about having a career, not just a job. This role is within Various Sports Goods categories, experience, knowledge and interest in that sports and fitness industry is a requirement.

Responsibilities:

Product development
Communication with Overseas
DVP Sample Requests
Sourcing Requests (Market Research)
Art requests
Receiving, Tracking and Reviewing samples
Sample Reviewing and Approving Samples and addressing Artwork and technical issues
Showroom maintenance – Across 10th floor (CS & Fitness) and 9th Floor (Kids)
PLM Monitor and Processing
Style #s
Tech Packs
Ecommerce Sheets
Processing Photo Requests for Internal Systems as well as Retailers and Licensors
General Sports Interest/Knowledge/Experience to utilize in Various Sporting Goods Categories
Support the creation and improvements of products
Researching Existing Sport Product and how existing products can be improved
Testing and Evaluation of Prototypes
Evaluating and presenting Product innovations
Support Product Development Manager in Launching new products lines
Create and manage reports/documents in Excel
Manage Sales/Customer, Design team and Overseas Communications.

Requirements:

Proficient in systems such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PLM
Strong communication and writing skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize
Self-motivated and self-directed with continuous desire to learn and grow
Flexible and agile learner able to adapt to the changing needs of the business
Exceptional time management and organizational skills with ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
Proactive problem solver able to trouble shoot and/or escalate issues effectively
Knowledge in Adobe Illustrator is a plus
Interest in Fitness and Sports is a huge plus

GMA Group/Capelli New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, religion, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

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