Children's Apparel Product Development Assistant (Mandarin / English)

ABOUT US : Jan & Jul is a Vancouver-based children's outdoor apparel company dedicated to designing and distributing ethically made clothing since 2008. Our products are widely available in specialty children's boutiques and e-marketplaces, with many ranking among Amazon’s Best Sellers. We are expanding our team and seeking someone who shares our passion for kids, the outdoors, and ethical products. Our head office is located in Richmond, BC.Visit our website : https : / / janandjul.Com / POSITION OVERVIEW : Working closely with Product teams- including market research, design, and development of new products, which include garment apparel, hard goods and accessories.Assist in creating and refining Tech packs, including flat sketches, BOM, specifications, grading, sample feedback and construction details.Responsible in fitting sessions, measuring, and photo recording, and conveying corrections to factories through effective communication.Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) is essential for effective communication with our vendors.Ensure effective communication within the team and cross-functionally to drive successful product development processes.Proactively track, manage, and review samples throughout the development stages phases. Providing vendors with clear feedback and corrections.Assist with packaging, hang tag, care and content label development and maintenance as needed.Quality control related tasks such as stock inspection etc.Take on special projects and assist Marketing team as needed.QUALIFICATIONS : Superior communication skills - must be fluent in both English and Chinese. (written / oral)BA degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Development, or a related field.2+ years minimum industry experience in apparel design, Technical or Product Development.Experience with product fitting, measurement processes and Tech pack creation.Understanding of pattern making, fabrication, sewing techniques, technical design, and product development.Demonstrate proficient and professional communication and collaboration with both internal and external teams.Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and the Microsoft Office Suite.(Excel / Word / Outlook).WHO YOU ARE : Self-motivated, organizational and willing to learn and adaptExcellent in time management, communication, and problem solving.Accountable and willing to take ownership of your work and meeting critical deadlines.Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as the project requires.Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.Detail-oriented and solution focused.Accountable and willing to take ownership of your work.Creative individual, with passion and enthusiasm for children’s wear, and any outdoor activities – rain or shine!Parents are welcome to apply! We support work-life balance and value your skills and experience.JOB TYPE : Permanent Full-time : 40 hours / week M - F (4 days on site) or Part-time : 25-35 hours per week.One Saturday per month is expected.Currently, we are only considering candidates based in the Vancouver area for this role. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to explore future opportunities with us if you're located outside of this area.Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.Job Types : Full-time, PermanentPay : $25.00-$35.00 per hourBenefits : Casual dressCompany eventsDental careDiscounted or free foodExtended health careFlexible scheduleLife insuranceOn-site parkingPaid time offRRSP matchStore discountVision careSchedule : Monday to FridayWeekends as neededEducation : Bachelor's Degree (required)Experience : Apparel design : 2 years (required)Language : English (required)Chinese (required)Work Location : In person