Temporary Product Development Assistant - Apparel (Johnston & Murphy)

Genesco Inc

Nashville, TN

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Logistics Management, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Support, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management

LOCATION

Nashville, TN

POSTED

3 days ago

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Temporary Apparel Product Development Assistant to support the Johnston & Murphy Apparel Team. This role will focus on coordinating samples, managing development tracking, and supporting day-to-day operations to ensure seasonal timelines are met. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

How You Will Make an Impact

Support the product development team in executing seasonal timelines from initial development through production
Coordinate sample submissions, tracking, and approvals throughout the development process
Maintain and update seasonal development charts and track proto and fit samples
Manage sample logistics, including organization, follow-up, and communication with vendors
Assist with preparing for fittings and documenting updates from technical design reviews
Communicate development updates to internal teams and external partners
Support fabric, trim, and sample approvals in partnership with cross-functional teams
Provide general administrative and operational support to the product development team

Experience and Skill's You'll Need to Have

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience (coursework or internship experience) in apparel, product development or technical design preferred
Basic understanding of garment construction and product lifecycle processes is a plus
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with PLM or ERP systems is a plus

Additional Details

Temporary assignment (duration: 3-6 months)
Full-Time hours during assignment period
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an established apparel brand.

About the Company

Genesco Inc

Founded in 1924, in Nashville, Tennessee, Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) is a $3 billion specialty retail leader that sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel and accessories in more than 2,800 retail stores and leased departments throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Little Burgundy, Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Lids Clubhouse, Johnston & Murphy, and on internet websites www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com, www.shibyjourneys.com, www.schuh.co.uk, www.littleburgundyshoes.com, www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.lids.com, www.lids.ca, www.lidslockerroom.com, www.lidsclubhouse.com, http://shop.neweracap.com/ , www.trask.com, www.suregripfootwear.com and www.dockersshoes.com.

The Company's Lids Sports Group division, based in Indianapolis, operates the Lids headwear stores, the Locker Room by Lids and other team sports fan shops and single team clubhouse stores. In addition, Genesco sells wholesale footwear under its Johnston & Murphy brand, the Trask brand, the licensed Dockers brand, G.H. Bass & Co., SureGrip, and other brands.

For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Sports and Physical Recreation

FOUNDED

1924

WEBSITE

http://www.genesco.com/