Product Development Coordinator

Million Dollar Baby Co.•Los Angeles, CA

4h•$68,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Million Dollar Baby Co. started in 1990 and is proudly family-owned and operated in Los Angeles. Since then, MDB has grown to 7 distinct brands of children’s furnishings ranging in style, aesthetic, and price, while carrying some of the industry’s most eco-conscious and award-winning designs. We can be found in retailers like Target and Amazon, and specialty retailers like Pottery Barn Kids and Crate & Barrel. Under the Million Dollar Baby Co. parent company are our family of brands: Babyletto, daVinci, Nursery Works, and Namesake. We’re proud to offer the most Greenguard Gold–certified cribs on the market and to use FSC-certified sustainable wood across our brands whenever possible. We’ve also pioneered Styrofoam-free packaging for several of our best-selling collections — an innovation that reduces waste while protecting our products during shipment. At Million Dollar Baby Co., our team members are our #1 priority, and we partner with exceptional partners and retailers around the world who share our core values: • Treat Your Team Like Family — lead with respect, gratitude, empathy, and kindness. • Make an Impact, Drive Results — focus on meaningful work that moves families forward. • Deliver a “Wow” Customer Experience Every Time — every detail matters. • Strive for Continuous Improvement & Learning — keep growing, keep getting better. • Cultivate Quality Conversations — communicate honestly and thoughtfully to build trust. Over the years, our commitment to people, innovation, and a positive workplace culture has earned us five consecutive “Best Place to Work” awards, one of the best workplaces by “Built in LA”, a 4.6 rating on Glassdoor, and 13 years on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list — recognitions that reflect the heart of who we are and the community we’re proud to build. We’d love to talk to you!

Requirements

Excellent project management and organizational skills
You can seek out the stakeholders of a new project, work with them to identify the risks, create a project plan and schedule, lead a project kick-off meeting, hold people accountable with regular check-ins, communicate regular status updates to stakeholders, complete the project and celebrate the team’s win.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to assess impact vs. effort and prioritize accordingly
You are comfortable managing up, whether that’s following up with the CEO about a cost approval or giving constructive feedback to managers about processes that can be improved.
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent in speaking and reading Chinese
Ability to leverage AI tools to optimize workflows and improve operational efficiency

Responsibilities

Project managing all new product development alongside our designers
Manage and execute product development plans, ensuring timely delivery
Maintain accurate Airtable, Excel, and Google sheets regarding product status, photos, and issues.
Coordinate sampling, organize priorities, and oversee testing, content creation, and photography
Facilitate communication between US and Asian sourcing teams
Prepare and lead weekly Brand + Sales check-in meetings
Conduct product training for internal teams
Manage product improvements from initiation through implementation
Maintain an organized database of costs and product enhancements
Coordinate update of product information, instruction manuals, and photography in Salsify and other systems
Monitor and ensure implementation of product changes
Implement and streamline processes to increase efficiency
Manage special projects to support team objectives