Our Trade Associates play a key supporting role in evaluating new collections for manufacturing viability and brands for long term potential. Working both client-side and factory-side, you will collaborate with Development and Production Account Managers and Logistics Specialists to help assess, cost and launch a wide range of both fashion and performance footwear, along with supporting apparel and accessories collections. You will also provide our team with support for in-process manufacturing projects. Our ideal candidate is an extremely detail-oriented, analytical, problem solver and strong team player.
This position will train under our Chief Production Officer with the support of fellow Trade Associates on a range of manufacturing projects. We expect you to become fully responsible for this role in 1-3 months and become an industry expert in 1-2 years. As an industry expert, you will also support marketing efforts for social media, website, blog, etc. This includes brainstorming content ideas, curating factory and workshop photography, and drafting copy. Candidate must be amenable and able to travel occasionally and work across multiple time zones.
Chief Production Officer Ryan Shaffer is the direct supervisor for this role.
Please email the application materials detailed below to hr@otabo.com. To be considered for this position, you must complete and submit all requested application materials.
Positions for internships will be posted throughout the year. Due to the number of inquiries we receive, candidates will not receive a response without complete application materials listed in each job description. Minimum internship requirement is 3 months. Preference is given to applicants receiving school credit.
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