As the Product Development Associate, you will play a pivotal role driving the company’s growth through broadening our product catalog. Collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers abroad, you’ll develop and manufacture products that meet our brand's standards and customer needs, ensuring that our offerings remain at the forefront of the industry. Your commitment to innovation, and willingness to push boundaries will be instrumental in driving our success as industry frontrunners. Wha... more details
About Ruggable:
Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!
Job Summary:
As the Product Development Associate, you will play a pivotal role driving the company’s growth through broadening our product catalog. Collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers abroad, you’ll develop and manufacture products that meet our brand's standards and customer needs, ensuring that our offerings remain at the forefront of the industry. Your commitment to innovation, and willingness to push boundaries will be instrumental in driving our success as industry frontrunners.
What You’ll Do:
Proactively manage detailed time and action calendars, working cross-functionally with sourcing, product management, design, and operations teams to ensure timely project delivery
Drive development of yarns, fabrics, and trims with overseas suppliers that meet the intended product brief and customer requirements
Create and maintain detailed documentation for sampling specifications, sample feedback, performance testing results, pre-production trials, and production specifications
Identify and proactively resolve issues that arise during development while ensuring that projects are delivered on-time and within budget
Cultivate strong supplier relationships to efficiently oversee sampling schedules, handle development feedback, and negotiate advantageous costs and terms
Conduct product research, user testing, and performance testing to validate product attributes, quality, and performance
Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards throughout the development life cycle to ensure our products meet and exceed customer expectations
Collaborate with product testing and compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations, standards, and certifications
What You’ll Need to Have:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in related discipline
2-4 years of experience in product development, preferably within the home textiles industry
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
Willingness to travel occasionally to domestic and overseas supplier locations as needed
Ability to work flexible hours as required to interface with non-USA time zones
Preferred:
Experience working with and traveling to factories in Asia
Understanding of textile and yarn manufacturing processes and equipment (e.g., extruding, weaving, tufting, knitting, bonding, washing, finishing, etc.)
Knowledge of ASTM, AATCC, ISO, or other related industry testing standards
Compensation:
$70,000 - $90,000 per year base salary
An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan
At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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