Product Development Assistant, Accessories & Home

Position Overview

The Product Development Assistant for our Accessories verticals will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end development process to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery. This position will focus on assisting the design and PD team with tasks including product development tracking, vendor communication, sample management, and quality assurance coordination. This role will collaborate closely with internal teams, such as Design, Merchandising, and Logistics, as well as external partners, to ensure that development schedules and objectives are met for the Accessories product lines.

Core Responsibilities

Admin Support for Accessories 

Responsible for all samples in NYC office and shipping out as needed 

WIP / tracking of all samples in PDR calendar

Maintaining sample development timeline for all vendors

Partnering with Buying and Merchandising team to maintain Merch trackers pertaining to initial costs, and sample fabrication

Sample Management 

Sample cataloging, photographing and adding to shared design decks and PDR

Track all samples 

Correspond with vendors and cross-functional team members to facilitate sample shipments and sample tracking. (Follow-up with UPS/ FedEx as needed.)

Vendor Communication 

Maintain relationships with daily communication to vendors and suppliers

Partner with vendors and suppliers to troubleshoot any issues and ensure smooth development  

Facilitating communication between material suppliers and manufacturers to ensure all materials are allocated appropriately

Aid in Colorcard and Material Selection

Maintain the color and material cards and approval swatches in archive for team's reference

Fittings/Sample Comments:

Participate in technical corrections / fittings for each category, supporting Director in tracking changes, taking notes/ photos for shared decks

Minimum Qualifications

1-2 years experience in Product Development (preferred) or related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Passion for the Tuckernuck brand and interested in retail/ fashion

Obsessed with details and constantly double checking

Problem-solver with a proactive nature

Flexible and adaptable with willingness to support other departments

Outstanding communication and organizational skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to learn every single day

Energetic, kind, sincere, positive, and generally awesome

Ability to build solid relationships with teammates and vendor partners

Proficient in Google Sheets, Excel and ability to learn new software platforms quickly

Interest in data analytics to drive decisions

Compensation 

Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated annual compensation for this role is $62,500-$65,000; classified as full-time exempt and not eligible for overtime. At Tuckernuck, we care about our team and offer benefits that support your health, growth, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off and holiday, paid new parent leave, a generous employee discount, and other great perks. 

Tuckernuck Core Values
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Find the Fun

Stay Authentic

Respect

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Start Strong & Finish Strong

Have Courage

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. Tuckernuck offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.