MAAP continues to blur the space between fashion and sport, combining design and aesthetics with premium, high performance cycling apparel. Due to a well-deserved promotion, we are now looking for our next Product Development Assistant.

If you are a detail-oriented, proactive, and communicative individual who is eager to contribute to the creation of high-quality cycling apparel, we would love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised brand and play a vital role in our product development process.

THE ROLE

In this crucial role, you will become the linchpin in managing our colour component approval process. Your meticulous approach and excellent communication skills will ensure that MAAP's distinctive colours are executed flawlessly in our bulk production, always adhering to our critical path timelines. Reporting to the Product Developer, you'll manage colour approvals, ensuring accurate and timely bulk production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mastering Colour Submissions: You'll be responsible for the end-to-end tracking of all colour submissions, from setting up detailed trackers for each season and capsule collection to diligently following up with our valued material and trim suppliers. This includes managing the flow of lab dips, strike-offs, and other essential colour samples.
• Ensuring Accuracy: Your keen eye and collaborative spirit will be essential as you work alongside our talented Designers to review and approve all colour submissions. You'll play a key role in identifying and resolving any colour matching challenges, communicating effectively with suppliers to achieve the desired results.
• Streamlining Communication: You'll be the central point of contact for all colour-related communication with our suppliers, clearly conveying approvals, rejections, and any necessary feedback. Maintaining accurate documentation of the status of each submission will be paramount to your success.
• Supporting Design Development: You'll also contribute to the broader design process by tracking washed transfer print strike-offs for the design team, ensuring they have the necessary samples for their work.
• Contributing to the Team: Beyond the core responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to ad-hoc design and development tasks, such as preparing colour swatch cards for our sales team, showcasing the beautiful palettes that define MAAP. Most importantly, you'll be an active and positive contributor to the vibrant MAAP team culture.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal Product Development Assistant will have the following skills and qualities:

• Solid proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software – familiarity with colour management within these tools would be a plus!
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting.
• Comfort and confidence in using email software for professional and efficient communication.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to interact effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.

Benefits

- Product allowance

- Attractive company discounts on apparel and accessories

- Competitive compensation package