Product Developer (Part Time)

JAANUU • El Segundo, CA

12d • $20 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

JAANUU is a physician-founded, design-led medical apparel brand focused on functional, performance-driven, thoughtfully designed uniforms for healthcare professionals. The Product Developer manages all stages of product development from concept through launch, ensuring components and materials are developed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The role leads cross-functional development, oversees sampling, coordinates with suppliers, and supports execution through purchase order handoff. JAANUU seeks a self-starter who wants to make an impact in a start-up environment.

This is a part-time, hourly role based at JAANUU’s El Segundo, California office, with the ability to reasonably commute to the office up to three days per week. The role is primarily office-based and involves prolonged computer work, handling product materials and samples, and assessing color, print, construction, and fabric quality. For California applicants, the hourly rate starts at $25, with very limited overtime eligibility.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of apparel product development experience.
• Highly organized, with excellent planning and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for building trustworthy relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Product Development or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Google Workplace, and PLM.
• Ability to reasonably commute to the El Segundo, California office up to 3 days per week.
• Inclusive nature and appreciation of differing points of view; able to contribute a unique and diverse perspective for global growth.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Centric PLM.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and approval of trims, fabric, lab dips, strike-offs, packaging, BOM reviews, and samples.
• Support weekly cross-functional development meetings to track progress and troubleshoot issues to protect TNAs.
• Manage work in progress and deliverables across vendors.
• Maintain and organize development files and tracking documents in PLM and physical form.
• Update BOMs with designers as needed and send them promptly to factories.
• Send final BOMs to factories accurately and promptly.
• Attend fittings and proto reviews with designers, facilitate issue resolution, and ensure appropriate documentation is obtained.
• Communicate and understand potential production issues with vendors and internal teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree