Product Development Associate
About The Position
Little Sleepies is one the fastest growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazine (#1 in retail)! We are an eCommerce company that specializes in buttery soft pajamas for the whole family and children’s daywear. Our proprietary Lunaluxe® & Soluxe® bamboo fabrics are custom-milled for maximum softness and function. Driven by creativity, passion, and the desire to do something extraordinary, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world. We’re excited to be doing this, and we hope you will be too. If our mission resonates, we would love to hear from you! The Role: We're looking for a detail oriented and proactive Associate Product Developer to support product development across all of our categories, both our existing lines and the new programs we're bringing to market. You'll work closely with Design, Production, Merchandising, and Sourcing to bring product concepts to life, helping ensure every product meets our high standards for comfort, quality, and cuteness. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about apparel development and wants to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in apparel product development, children’s and sleepwear experience is a plus
- Experience working with overseas vendors
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Understanding of apparel construction, fabrics, and trims
- Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple styles and timelines
- Proficiency in Excel
- A team player attitude and willingness to learn and grow
Nice To Haves
- PLM systems is a plus
- Experience working with licensed products or managing licensing requirements
Responsibilities
- Support the product lifecycle from design handoff through final production approval across all categories
- Support development activities, including PLM updates and sample tracking
- Partner with Sourcing on fabric and raw material sourcing across existing and new programs
- Assist with supplier development and onboarding as new categories and fabrics come online
- Support costing and landed cost comparisons that inform program decisions
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to maintain the development calendar and ensure key milestones are met
- Communicate with overseas vendors on sample updates, material requests, and product revisions
- Attend fit sessions and document fit notes, approvals, and changes
- Support lab dip and strike off submissions and track approvals
- Organize and maintain development records, prototypes, and sample libraries
- Partner with the Product Development Manager on vendor scorecards and pre production readiness
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, vacation
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Home office stipend
- Internet stipend
- Company discount
- Team building activities
- Company-issued computer
- Free pajamas & Play product when you join (and every year on your work anniversary!)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
