Senior Associate of Product Development - Knits & Sweaters

Everlane•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$67,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Everlane is seeking a Senior Associate of Product Development to manage the day-to-day product development process and lead the company-wide development calendar for Knits & Sweaters. The Product Development team is responsible for managing multiple quarters simultaneously through different stages of development and guiding products through the entire lifecycle. This role requires strong communication and collaboration with both internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will be passionate about product, detail-oriented, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit to drive process improvements. This position reports directly to the Sr. Manager of Product Development.

Requirements

4+ years of product development experience in Knits & Sweaters Categories
In-depth cost negotiations and time management skills
An entrepreneurial & resourceful approach to create and implement process improvements
Sweater Yarn development experience
Passionate about product with an attention to detail
Knowledge of software/systems - PLM, Google sheets, Airtable
Ability to travel overseas and work with diverse cultures

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day of the product development process and lead the company-wide development Calendar.
Partner cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Raw Materials & Merchandising focusing on building the best product while keeping quality, innovation, sustainability and cost top of mind.
Ensure product is developed on time and to design intent, while offering options and creative solutions around construction, finishes, and costing.
Work closely with factories on wash innovation and development, ensuring Sweaters & Knits are developed on time and to design intent.
Partner with external suppliers via email and phone calls building a strong relationship needed to create great products.
Own initial costing, time and action calendars, while maintaining multiple connected internal tools to facilitate cross functional communication & transparency.
Follow up on bulk production status through daily communication and weekly WIP reviews.
Collaborate with the Quality team to resolve bulk production issues.
Manage the seasonal development milestones, including long lead-time calendars and offering creative solutions to development constraints.
Manage and track style development ratio, ensuring business needs are met while maintaining balance of workload.
Own tailoring sample & mock up requests that supports vetting new material options in partnership with our raw materials and quality teams.
Own the final BOMs within our PLM system.
Manage lab dip approvals, trim approvals, sample yardage tracking throughout the development process.
Partner with Raw Materials and Sourcing to ensure proper factory and mill allocation.
Partner with Raw Materials to ensure sustainability and cost targets are met.
Coach and mentor team members by leading through influence.