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Product Development Assistant
From sketches to storefronts, Product Development Assistants (PDAs) ensure smooth garment creation. They collaborate with designers to refine samples, oversee production, and tackle technical challenges, guaranteeing a seamless transition from concept to reality.
Main tasks
A Product Development Assistant's key responsibilities:
- Bridging Design and Production: Collaborate with designers to technically refine and finalize garment samples before production.
- Fittings and Modifications: Conduct fittings with the designer to ensure garment fit and make necessary adjustments before production launch.
- Supplier Management: Provide guidance to suppliers on product improvement, including aspects of cutting, assembly, and finishing.
- Production Monitoring: Monitor production timelines, identify potential issues, and address technical challenges during production.
Required qualities
To thrive as a Product Development Assistant, you'll need a blend of key skills:
- Organizational Expertise: You'll juggle multiple tasks, manage deadlines, and keep meticulous records to ensure production runs smoothly.
- Collaborative Spirit: Working effectively with designers, production teams, and suppliers is crucial for successful product development.
- Proactive Initiative: You'll anticipate potential issues, solve problems independently, and take ownership of your tasks.
- Fast-Paced Responsiveness: The fashion industry is dynamic, so you'll need to adapt quickly, respond efficiently to requests, and handle evolving challenges.
- Industry Awareness: A solid understanding of the fashion industry, from trends to production processes, will enhance your decision-making and communication.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring high-quality production requires a keen eye for detail
- Understanding of fabrics: A strong understanding of fabric properties and their behavior is necessary for flawless execution.
Why choose IFA Paris?
IFA Paris' Bachelor Fashion Design program equips you to gain a comprehensive understanding of garment construction, from technical sketching to patternmaking. Master industry-standard software used for product development, such as Adobe Illustrator for creating technical flats. Hone your research and communication skills, collaborating effectively with designers and production teams. Real-world industry projects and garment creation allow you to develop a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills, essential for managing product development timelines and ensuring quality control. IFA Paris' extensive network unlocks valuable internships with renowned fashion houses, giving you a head start in your career as a sought-after Product Development Assistant.
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