Emerging Blue, Inc.
http://www.emergingblue.com
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Overview
The Senior Product Approval Associate will monitor and approve bulk fabric, art execution and trims according to Brands and licensors’ standards to drive product execution and on-time deliveries while providing support to the Product Approval Manager throughout the approval process for a category/brand.
Key Accountabilities
Senior Product Approval Associate
Posted: 10/24/2024
2024-10-24
2024-12-02
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Category: Product Development
Job Number: AV1643951024
Job Description
Overview
The Senior Product Approval Associate will monitor and approve bulk fabric, art execution and trims according to Brands and licensors’ standards to drive product execution and on-time deliveries while providing support to the Product Approval Manager throughout the approval process for a category/brand.
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with Product Approval Manager on the approval process to provide clear direction on all approvals including fabric qualities, wash, lab dips, artwork, accessories, trims and pre-production samples in a timely manner
- Partner with overseas vendors and offices to ensure timely delivery of all submissions and approvals and resolve pre-production and production issues
- Work cross functionally with Design and development teams to review all fabric and trim standards
- Monitor and maintain the tracking system to manage approvals and deliveries by category/brand
- Create pre-season risk assessment for categories owned and develop game plan to ensure risks are mitigated
- Organize and maintain seasonal boards, directive assortments and design catalogs by brand
- Monitor Time & Actions calendars and PSR reports to ensure approval deadlines are met
- Create risk hind-sight post season to further improve development process with factories
- Partner with the Production and Sourcing teams to review placements by program and vendor
- Organize, review and send back QRS samples to licensors
- Hang and maintain pre-production sample rack
- Special projects as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities/Education:
Required Skills/Abilities/Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Product Management, Fashion Merchandising or related field
- 2+ years of experience as a Product Approval Coordinator or Product Approval Associate
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment
- Knowledge of fabric construction, finishes and trims
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Salary Range $55,000-65,000
Meet Your Recruiter
Alonya Van Rooyen
From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.
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