Product Development Assistant, Wovens

Lilly Pulitzer

. Support development and execution of woven apparel from initial concept through production handoff.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeKing of Prussia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in woven apparel development, from concept to production, with strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams. Proficient in cost analysis, vendor communication, and maintaining accurate development records to ensure timely execution and adherence to design intent.

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Apparel ProductionProduct DevelopmentCost AnalysisVendor CommunicationMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Woven Apparel DevelopmentCosting NegotiationSample ExecutionCalendar AdherenceGarment Construction Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationConceptual ThinkingStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordCentricAS400 System

Industry Keywords

Fashion DesignProduct DevelopmentMerchandisingSampling LifecycleE-Verify Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development and execution of woven apparel from initial concept through production handoff.
Complete daily development activities for assigned product categories.
Partner with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, vendors, and other cross-functional teams to achieve milestones and ensure samples reflect design intent.
Meet seasonal product development timelines and coordinate timely sample execution and delivery.
Monitor development progress and proactively communicate risks or delays.
Resolve development issues and maintain calendar adherence.
Support the Senior Manager with delegated tasks.
Assist with vendor communication, cost analysis, costing negotiation, and cost optimization.
Review cost changes and communicate opportunities to leadership.
Maintain accurate costing information and development records.
Track, receive, and log sample requests and deliveries.
Label hangtags with IMU and costing information.
Ensure vendors have required materials, specifications, and approvals.
Escalate timing, quality, or cost concerns to leadership.
Support new tools and processes to improve development efficiency.
Maintain organization and accuracy throughout the sampling lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A four-year college degree is required, preferably with a major/minor within apparel production, fashion design, product development or related fields of study.
Ability to collaborate well with others.
Conceptual thinking to avoid potential issues in garment construction and meet pricing parameters.
Proficiency with personal computers in Microsoft Windows environment for Excel and Word is required.
Knowledge of Centric and the company’s AS400 system is helpful.
Ability to interact effectively and credibly with internal colleagues in design, fabric and trims, merchandising, production, and vendors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to work flexible, additional hours during peak periods.
Compliance with Lilly Pulitzer policies and Code of Conduct.
Participation in E-Verify employment verification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Standard company benefits
Structured hybrid work schedule combining King of Prussia office and home office
Flexible, additional working hours during peak periods