Assistant Product Developer, Accessories

Kitsch LLC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Assistant Product Developer, Accessories, you will own the development of Kitsch accessories from the spark of an idea to the final approved product. In this role, you won’t just manage a process; you’ll actively shape our product roadmap by ensuring every SKU is trend-driven, backed by data, and held to the highest quality standards — all at the speed of retail. Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a passion for accessories and a talent for managing samples and timelines? If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love bringing consumer-loved products to market through seamless cross-functional communication, this position is for you!

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in product development or sourcing, preferably in accessories, beauty, or consumer goods.
Strong communication and organizational skills; detail-obsessed.
Experience working with overseas suppliers and navigating sample rounds.
Comfortable using Asana (or similar project management tools).
Excited to work onsite in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Drive accessory development cycles from concept through TOP approval, supporting multiple SKUs simultaneously across hair accessories, sleep, cleanse, consumable accessories, soft and hard goods.
Maintain sample timelines at 90 days or less by communicating clearly with suppliers and internal partners.
Keep Asana fully up-to-date; log all sample stages, feedback, and supplier communication within 24 hours.
Gather data for every product pitch — trend reports, sales insights, keyword research, or competitive analysis. No gut decisions.
Write precise supplier briefs and revision notes to reduce rounds and speed up approvals.
Align cross-functional teams (marketing, retail, design) ahead of NPD meetings. No surprises.
Enforce Kitsch’s quality standards; never approve a product that doesn’t meet expectations.
Contribute to weekly team meetings, presenting new ideas and updates with clarity and ownership.