Associate Textile Product Developer

LUXOME • Birmingham, MI

9d • $55,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Luxome is seeking a passionate and dynamic Associate Textile Product Developer to lead the product creation process. At Luxome, we craft elevated comfort experiences through luxury essentials that are exquisitely designed and rigorously tested. This role is demanding yet rewarding, offering the opportunity to build a legacy within a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer luxury comfort brand founded in 2018. We have served over 500,000 customers with a near 5-star rating.

Requirements

• Passionate about product!
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience managing the physical product lifecycle for a consumer brand, retailer, or sourcing company, with a mandatory background in textiles, softlines, or home goods.
• Hungry, result-driven individual who wants to make an impact day one.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with extreme attention to detail in information tracking and communication.
• Self-directed and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including email writing etiquette.
• Excellent at problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and use a stepstool or ladder.
• Able to commute to our office in Birmingham, Michigan.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator a plus.

Responsibilities

• Researching, developing, and testing new products.
• Vendor approvals and communicating with overseas factories.
• Obsessively managing project communication and details.
• Supporting the VP of Product Development in leading the product creation process from inception to production, ensuring all milestones are met.
• Contributing to all phases of the product development and manufacturing process, including product research and strategy, sourcing and appraising overseas factories, fabric/component/material selection, technical drawing and specification creation, pricing and supplier negotiations, product prototype and component approvals, and quality assurance and product testing.
• Developing and managing daily communication and relationships with existing and potential vendors and manufacturers.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date WIP (Work in Progress) tracking, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and creating and overseeing Tech Packs.
• Maintaining vendor database, including contact information, location, and organizational history.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, innovation, and technology.
• Gaining a clear understanding of LUXOME product knowledge, product features, and product benefits.
• Driving continuous improvement efforts for products, pricing, and vendor relations.
• Working closely with the manager on other tasks and initiatives.

Benefits

• $55-75k USD annual salary – depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Opportunities to do challenging and meaningful work
• Dynamic, collaborative team with direct access to C-level executives
• Solve real and challenging business problems related to revenue, cost, quality, and service goals
• Free products for your personal use, 45% off employee discount, and 25% off friends and family discount
• Quarterly team-building events
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus 1.5 weeks of sick and medical leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed