✨ 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, leading weekly meetings, and managing timelines for product specifications and approvals.
- The role involves working closely with sourcing and engineering teams to identify cost engineering opportunities and implement efficiencies.
- The associate will coordinate the day-to-day tracking of design samples and ensure compliance testing requirements are met for timely purchase order placements.
- Building strong cross-functional relationships and approaching interactions with a service mindset is crucial for this position.
⚡ 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 understanding of retail math, product performance requirements, materials, and production processes is essential for success in this role.
- The candidate should be detail-oriented, thorough, and committed to meeting product launch timelines.
- Excellent communication skills are necessary for effectively solving complex problems with both domestic and international partners.
- The successful individual will be self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.