Athleta Product Development Intern (Petaluma, CA)

The Challenge:

Working within the Athleta Product Development Calendar and following the overriding brand strategies, support Product Development Manager to manage the development of a seasonal Athleta line that meets the needs of all channels.   Primary liaison between Design and Merchandising.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Ensure Filemaker data integrity: set-up and review all data relating to each style including target retail & fabrication.
• Continually update Database as new information becomes available.
• Ensure all pertinent information is current prior to line review and turnover meetings.
• Copy proofing for all style detail information
• Collaborate with product development manager to provide all style information to copy writer
• Support PDM in creating Competitor Benchmarking sheets and ordering appropriate samples.
• Update and reconcile all information in Filemaker with regards to Copy bullets for web and catalog.
• Support PDM with 3^rd party apparel assortment updates. Manage FM records and communicate sample due dates to 3^rd party apparel vendors.
• Maintain Timely Communication with merchandising & cross functional partners
• Manage and Tag all incoming 3^rd party apparel samples
• Tag and organize all purchased inspiration samples
• Prepare samples for all assortment review meetings.
• Organizing and maintaining departmental information including: Update presentation boards in Indesign.
• Maintain Vendor contact information for 3^rd party apparel
• General administrative duties and special projects, as determined by Product Development Manager.

 

Qualifications

• College Degree - BS/BA in Apparel/Fashion Merchandising
• 0-3 years in industry experience in Misses apparel, preferably in swim and outerwear
• Strong eye for relevant and brand appropriate product
• Project management, analytical and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications - Excel, Word, Outlook
• Experience in Filemaker Database a plus
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & Indesign
• Fitness or outdoor experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication and follow-through skills 
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  
  
  Posted by: Manilette Uy