Development Associate Jobs in Irving, TX (NOW HIRING)

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At Haggar, a division of RAA, we are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Product Development Associate to join our Apparel team. This role supports the end-to-end product development process, working closely with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Production teams to bring seasonal collections to life. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and has a strong understanding of garment construction, fabric, trims, and the development calendar.

Essential Role Functions:

• Support the product development lifecycle from initial concept to final production hand-off.
• Track and manage development timelines to ensure all key milestones and approvals are met.
• Build styles in the Design Master ERP system to initiate the costing process.
• Review new orders and initiate production workflows through the ERP system.
• Communicate directly with factories and mills regarding production bulk color approvals and shadeband reviews.
• Collaborate internally with Design and Sourcing teams to align on development needs and solutions.
• Review and finalize Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the PLM system for new, carryover, and replenishment styles.
• Initiate and manage requests for new packaging or updates to existing packaging in coordination with the Marketing team.
• Create packaging and packing manuals within the PLM system, ensuring alignment with production timelines.
• Research and support trim sourcing efforts by working with mills and suppliers.
• Review and approve basic trim cards for production items submitted by factories.
• Review pre-production and top-of-production samples for accuracy in color, packaging, labels, trims, and overall quality using our PLM system.
• Communicate with factories to troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to fabric, trims, and packaging.
• Collaborate with management for final development and production approvals.
• Manage the approval process for production fabric, trims, and garments, including in-house and third-party lab testing.
• Participate in fittings, document sample comments, and manage revisions as needed.
• Maintain organized seasonal libraries of fabrics, trims, packaging, and samples.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, Product Development, or related field.
• 1-3years of experience in apparel product development or a related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have good vision, sense of touch, and clarity of color perception.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and working knowledge of textile manufacturing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with overseas mills and factory partners to meet production deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with precision.
• Team player with a proactive attitude and a collaborative spirit.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with PLM systems such as Yunique or FlexPLM.
• Familiarity with fabric, trim, and garment testing and approval processes.

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• The company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions. 
• Commuter benefit plan. 
• Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance are offered at a group discount rate.
• 401(k).
• Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness and wellness program.
• A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth