Job Openings Product Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

About the job Product Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

NAMED COLLECTIVE

NAMED COLLECTIVE was launched with a clear objective: to redefine streetwear for a new generation. A brand, a community, a revolution call it what you want - just make sure you don’t sleep on it.

We’re a community before brand - dialogue, innovation, and genuine connection are the essence of NAMED COLLECTIVE. Together with our fiercely supportive community, we’re co-creating streetwear for today and the future - a guiding light for those who refuse to blend in.

NAMED COLLECTIVE has over 1.5m highly engaged community members and customers on our socials and has already generated profitable 15x growth over the past 4 years. We’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible for the brand internationally, with 35% of sales in the UK, 35% in the USA and 30% across the rest of the world from our one eCommerce store.


FOR THE COLLECTIVE

  • Competitive salary;

  • Generous team discount;

  • Optional health cash plans;

  • Best friend + family discount;

  • 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays);

  • Birthday day off & gift;

  • Work From Home Wednesdays;

  • Bookable Work From Home Days;

  • Flexible working hours;

  • EAP with Virtual GP;

  • Summer + Winter team parties;

  • Regular team socials;

  • Modern studio workspace with free snacks and refreshments;

  • Pension scheme.


WHO R U?

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you are detail-oriented, efficient and a proactive learner. You are a great multitasker who enjoys balancing multiple tasks simultaneously. You’re also

DETAIL-OBSESSED: You have a razor-sharp eye that catches errors and inconsistencies. Nothing escapes your attention when it comes to product or documentation.

PROACTIVE PROBLEM SOLVER: You don’t just follow the process; you share ideas to improve it. Your ideas help streamline workflows and enhance overall efficiency.

CLEAR COMMUNICATOR: You collaborate confidently across wider teams, including Design, Marketing, and Ecommerce. Clear and effective communication is second nature to you.

PRECISION-FOCUSED: You manage multiple responsibilities with accuracy, ensuring every piece of information you record or share is consistently correct.


THE ROLE

  • Update development trackers: Create collection overview sheets and log any changes to ex-factory dates. Communicate with suppliers, track and document the status of all fabric, trim and technique approvals or rejections.

  • Update key production documents: Keep information up to date in the critical path, create barcodes and revise technical documents.

  • Manage marketing samples and information: Add all style information required for marketing, ecommerce and community experience teams into a central document. Organise product handovers to the marketing team, ensuring this is actioned in line with the critical path.

  • Manage stock: Liaise with the Head of Product to ensure all fabric and packaging stock levels are correct.

  • Manage samples and trims: Organise physical sourcing, samples, fabric and trim libraries. Prepare all samples for fittings and review meetings.

  • Liaise with suppliers: Communicate daily with suppliers to ensure all documentation is kept current and information is supplied, feeding back to the Product Coordinator.

  • Send sourcing briefs: Dispatch relevant sourcing briefings to suppliers and monitor responses with the Product Coordinator.

  • Track budget: Keep records of all courier, fit model and sampling costs.

  • Support measuring: Work with the garment technologist on measuring all samples.

  • Approve PPS: Collaborate closely with the Product Coordinator on all PPS comments and approvals.


TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Proficient in the use of Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets and Gmail

  • Understanding of fabric properties and garment construction

  • Experience working with measurement charts


A GOOD FIT LOOKS LIKE

  • A love for the brand and understanding of our mission

  • 1+ years of relevant industry experience

  • Fashion product-related Degree or similar

  • A genuine passion for creativity, clothing manufacture and an eagerness to learn

  • A positive attitude and willingness to grow with the brand

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work

  • Strong organisation, communication, and collaboration skills

  • Based in London

  • Eligible to work in the UK


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