Sr. Associate, Product Development (Apparel)

Who We Are:

Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company’s Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025, Circular by 2030, and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal, and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.

We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA. We innovate across categories like accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear, and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this, this and this. 

None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.

And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.

 

Senior Associate, Product Development (Domestic)

What you’ll do:

• Own the end-to-end tracking and management of sample yardage and trim requests, working closely with Pattern Makers and the Sample Room to ensure on-time fit sample completion that aligns with product calendars.Proactively identify and solve for risks, delays, or roadblocks with actionable solutions
• Act as a central point of contact between Design, Merchandising, Pattern Makers, Sample Room, R&D, Purchasing and Production teams to drive alignment, clear communication, and timely issue resolution throughout the development cycle.
• Maintain real-time transparency and accuracy across Centric PLM, PIM, and shared trackers; ensure data integrity related to development status, BOMs, sample tracking, and material availability. Lead by example in driving system accuracy.
• Attend daily fittings to ensure product aligns to design intent, technical feasibility, and fit expectations. Manage updates to fit milestones and BOMs with precision and speed.
• Lead sample review readiness for all released styles by managing requests, receipts, and preparation of development samples for PD/Production Week in Review meeting and cross-functional hand-offs.
• Partner with R&D to source and manage domestic deadstock materials and trims (including linings and trims) with a focus on availability, traceability, and development feasibility. Ensure R&D submissions are reviewed, approved, entered into Centric, and transferred to PIM within SLAs to support bulk ordering.
• Place deadstock bulk orders within 24 hours of color assort, collaborating with Purchasing to ensure timely arrival and minimize development delays
• Drive adherence to development timelines by managing priorities and ensuring cross-functional accountability to the product calendar. Escalate delays or blockers with a clear plan of action.
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