As a Product Operations Associate, you'll be at the center of keeping our operation running smoothly, maintaining inventory accuracy across every system and worksheet, making smart decisions about product placement and warehouse space, and serving as a go-to support for our product and operations teams.

REPORTS TO: Director of Sourcing

TO APPLY: Email your resume and cover letter to julia@gentlefawn.com with the subject line: “Product Operations Associate” – YOURFIRSTANDLASTNAME”


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep Joor line sheets current; managing updates, archives, new style creation, and cancellations across Joor and BR
• Build and maintain ATS line sheets weekly throughout selling season
• Partner with marketing and sales to vet sales materials and support seasonal launches
• Execute close-out orders, & damage donations at the warehouse level
• Generate key reports: ie) inbound inventory variance and e-commerce inventory
• Maintain sales rep trackers and seasonal merch plans, keeping all systems up to date
• Manage all inventory pulls – ie) GWPs, relabeling, POP, stock transfers, & marketing orders
• Lead Prospect Kit building and shipping from start to finish
• Oversee warehouse storage. Ensure timely pulls from cartons to minimize long-term storage fees
• Create, update and communicate to external vendors all seasonal sample P.Os
• Assist with SMS sample management from X Factory to Sales Reps
• Support with production TOP receiving and sorting
• Coordinate and manage sample sales, including third party sample selling to companies
• Oversee donation of excess stock to charity partners
• Manage all artwork approvals for UPC, Hangtags and Care labels
• Create seasonal production documents, ie) label/hangtag, bulk care label, & TOP tracker
• Support with arranging & sending packages to Major accounts for Private Label Development
• Support with receiving, organizing, & purging Development samples
• Create seasonal merch plan and maintain system with all updates
• Assist the product and operations teams with projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• MS Office, proficient in MS Excel
• Experience in Product & Apparel is an asset
• Clear, professional communicator across internal and external teams
• Dependable team player with cross-functional savvy
• Organized, deadline-driven, and a master of prioritization
• Entrepreneurial mindset, quick to assess risk and pivot with the business

Gentle Fawn is a women’s fashion brand that designs feminine, effortless pieces, perfect for your everyday wardrobe. Since 2003, we’ve been committed to developing quality fabrics & timeless designs, in a collaborative and creative environment. As a Technical Development assistant, you will play a pivotal role ensuring the fit and quality of our product is maintained from design to bulk production, meeting all companywide standards and critical deadlines.

REPORTS TO: Director of Sourcing

LOCATION: Gentle Fawn HQ

TO APPLY: Email your resume and cover letter to julia@gentlefawn.com with the subject line: “Technical Development Assistant – YOUR FIRST AND LASTNAME”

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Track, manage and receive incoming clothing samples.
• Measure and inspect clothing samples to ensure product requirements and standards are met.
• Create and maintain spec packages for all seasonal repeat styles.
• Partner with the design team to interpret and develop production ready products meeting company’s standards and vision.
• Understand fashion design and fit intent of garment.
• Develop, update, and maintain effective spec packages, measurements, and grading.
• Communicate product requirements to the factory.
• Assist with data entry ensuring systems and processes up to date.
• Take notes in proto fittings with the design team. Ensure fitting protocol is followed.        
• Learn to problem solve, communicate fit, construction, washing and fabric issues as they arise.
• Quality check for consistency in sizing, functional trims, and construction across product range.
• Collaborate with the product and production teams to troubleshoot and create future solutions.
• Organize and maintain sample library.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts; Fashion Design & Technology.
• Experience in product development, apparel industry standards, garment fit & production appropriate construction techniques.
• Patternmaking background is an asset.
• Illustrator and Excel skills.
• Work & communicate efficiently with internal and external teams in a positive and professional manner.
• Proven work ethic- responsible, dependable, and consistent.
• Strong team player, knowledge of x-functional team accountabilities and requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to optimize processes to meet all deadlines.
• Able to multi- task, working in a fast-past environment and prioritize effectively.

Gentle Fawn is looking for a Female Fit model. This is a part time casual position, and the hours depend on the time of year. Hours must be FLEXIBLE and available during business hours 9:30am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday. Fit sessions usually last from 3-7 hours as needed.

This position requires you to provide feedback on fit, comfort and movement to assist our Designers and Product Developers in developing well-fitting styles that are appropriate for our customers.

Please note there is NO catalogue or print work involved with this position.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to stand for long periods of time while maintaining good posture
• Must be comfortable with fitting garments in front of a group of people.
• Commenting on fit of garment from a customer’s point of view of comfort
• Available for flexible working hours

Measurement of Requirements:

• Standard Size 4 (Small)
• Height- 5'6” - 5'8"
• Bust: 32C (34.5")
• Waist: 27.5"
• Low Hip: 37.5"
• Inseam: 31"

If you would like to apply for this position, please email: julia@gentlefawn.com
Please provide the following in your email:

1. A simple full-length photo (front, side, back view) in a tank top and leggings
2. Your exact measurements for each area listed above
3. Your availability from Tuesday - Friday

Gentle Fawn is looking for a Female Fit model. This is a part time casual position, and the hours depend on the time of year. Hours must be FLEXIBLE and available during business hours 9:30am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday. Fit sessions usually last from 3-7 hours as needed.

This position requires you to provide feedback on fit, comfort and movement to assist our Designers and Product Developers in developing well-fitting styles that are appropriate for our customers.

Please note there is NO catalogue or print work involved with this position.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to stand for long periods of time while maintaining good posture
• Must be comfortable with fitting garments in front of a group of people.
• Commenting on fit of garment from a customer’s point of view of comfort
• Available for flexible working hours

Measurement of Requirements:

• Standard Size 12 (X-Large)
• Height- 5'6” - 5'8"
• Bust: 40.5"
• Waist: 33.5"
• Hip: 43.5"

If you would like to apply for this position, please email: julia@gentlefawn.com
Please provide the following in your email:

1. A simple full-length photo (front, side, back view) in a tank top and leggings
2. Your exact measurements for each area listed above
3. Your availability from Tuesday - Friday