✨ About The Role
- The Product Development Associate will support the Director of Product Development in growing the product portfolio with a focus on quality and user experience.
- Responsibilities include owning the product development process and driving cross-functional alignment on development goals.
- The role involves managing timelines, ensuring adherence to calendar goals, and leading communication on sample requests and troubleshooting.
- The candidate will work closely with sourcing and engineering teams to identify cost engineering opportunities and implement efficiencies.
- The position requires day-to-day coordination and tracking of design samples, ensuring compliance testing requirements are met for on-time purchase order placement.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate should have 2-5+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, or merchant roles, preferably in hardgoods or furniture.
- A strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are essential for success in this role.
- The candidate should be able to multitask efficiently and adapt to the changing needs of the business.
- A solid understanding of retail math, product performance requirements, materials, and production processes is necessary.
- The successful individual will be a skilled communicator, capable of solving complex problems through effective communication with both domestic and international partners.