Job Description: Product Development Associate
Position Summary: Eccolo Ltd seeks a Product Development Associate to collect, manage, finalize, and detail technical specifications of products for design and production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Order Management: Manage and execute the steps needed for the Design and Production departments to take a potential order from product presentation to full production art and purchase order.
- Specification Finalization: Finalize and write spec production notes and details for the Design and Production departments.
- Communication: Communicate with PD Managers and factories to confirm all product specifications, including sizing, materials, and marketing placements.
- Product Element Selection: Select certain elements of a product that have not yet been determined.
- Packaging Specs Oversight: Ensure key product aspects, such as packaging, are included in product overviews provided by product developers.
- Detail Collaboration: Work with PD Managers on any missing elements to ensure all spec notes/tech packs are complete.
- Proofing Production Art: Proof production art and collaborate with designers on necessary edits.
- Sourcing Assistance: Assist with sourcing and costing needs of PD Managers.
- Tracker Maintenance: Create and maintain spec sample and retailer project sample trackers.
- Sample Comments Management: Help with sample comments and update approval sample charts when needed.
- Project Status Tracking: Keep project status lists up-to-date.
- Additional Support: Step in on other tasks for PD Managers as needed.
- Trend Research: Research trends and create trend pages for department-wide seasonal trend brainstorms.
Qualifications:
· At least 2-3 years of experience with sourcing, production and/or product development
· Highly organized, proactive, and able to multi-task in a very fast-paced environment.
· Strong communication skills
· Must be proficient in Excel and Powerpoint.
Job Type:
- Full-time, Monday through Thursday in office, Friday work from home
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
Work Location:
- Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11218
Why Join Us:
- Amazing, fast moving gift company!
- Dynamic and innovative company culture.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
