Product Development Associate, Handbags and Accessories
Reformation is a sustainable fashion company on a mission to bring eco-friendly options to everyone. They are seeking a Product Development Associate to manage the development of handbags and accessories, ensuring quality and communication across teams. This role will involve tracking prototypes, maintaining product standards, and collaborating with various departments.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Design team to ensure Tech Packs align with project deadlines and are complete, detailing all materials and hardware
- Track prototypes using organized charts
- Manage the physical sample library, from development through to final approvals
- Update and maintain SMS and Production Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Actively track prototypes while in transit to and from the factory. Unpack and check-in prototypes to ensure all samples arrived safely and on time
- Consolidate style and material feedback from Design, Merchandising, and Factory teams to refine and improve the product
- Support the Product Development Director and Design team with aesthetic feedback during each proto round
- Regularly communicate with the Sustainable Material Team Lead to ensure progress, resolve issues, and maintain product quality
- Serve as the main point of contact for supply chain partners, and travel as needed
- Reinforce Reformation's quality standards during each proto round and throughout production
- Review confirmation samples, material trials, and bulk production units to ensure adherence to quality expectations
Skills
- Proven experience in development, or product management
- Strong knowledge of handbag materials, construction techniques, and manufacturing processes
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
- Detail-oriented with a passion for innovation and quality
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Familiarity with sustainability practices and emerging trends in the accessories industry
- Bachelor's degree in Product Development. (ideal, but not required)
- Bulgarian or Italian fluency is a plus!
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work
- Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
- Retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds
- Access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment
- Donate to community efforts on a yearly basis
- Clothing discount
- Culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off)
Company Overview
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