Product Development Associate, French Connection

Job Title: Product Development Associate
Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)
Department: French Connection
Reports To: Fashion Design Manager

About G-III Apparel Group:

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Development Associate to join our Product Development team supporting French Connection. This role will play a critical part in managing fabric, trim, and sample development while ensuring timely execution across the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong communication skills and a passion for the apparel industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain daily communication with design teams, vendors, and suppliers regarding all aspects of sample development
• Create and update seasonal factory development charts, ensuring accuracy throughout the development lifecycle
• Track fabric deliveries from mills to factories and ensure alignment with development timelines
• Manage and track sample development to ensure timely delivery for market deadlines
• Coordinate package deliveries and organize samples efficiently
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to track and manage samples
• Shop and research competitors within the price point and high-end market to stay informed on trends
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical design, merchandising, and production to support product lifecycle execution

Who You Are:

• A team player who collaborates easily and supports others
• A strategic thinker who understands the product lifecycle and development timelines
• A fast learner who adapts quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• A strong communicator who proactively manages vendor and cross-functional relationships
• A self-starter who takes initiative and drives projects forward with attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of product development experience, preferably in women’s apparel
• Experience working in a high SKU count environment
• Strong understanding of apparel construction, components, and development processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data manipulation)
• Working knowledge of PLM, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts across G-III brands
• Career growth opportunities within a global fashion organization
• A collaborative, innovative work environment

The pay range for this position is: $65,000 – $75,000 per year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.