Product Development Associate

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Fashion • Retail
The Role
Support apparel product development from design handoff to production approval: manage PLM updates, sample tracking, vendor communication, sourcing, costing, fit sessions, lab dip approvals, and development records while collaborating cross-functionally to meet milestones.
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About Us

Little Sleepies is one the fastest growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazine (#1 in retail)! We are an eCommerce company that specializes in buttery soft pajamas for the whole family and children’s daywear. Our proprietary Lunaluxe® & Soluxe® bamboo fabrics are custom-milled for maximum softness and function. Driven by creativity, passion, and the desire to do something extraordinary, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world. We’re excited to be doing this, and we hope you will be too. If our mission resonates, we would love to hear from you!

Location

Hybrid out of our brand state-of-the-art headquarters in Los Angeles, CA

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The Role: 

We're looking for a detail oriented and proactive  Associate Product Developer to support product development across all of our categories, both our existing lines and the new programs we're bringing to market. You'll work closely with Design, Production, Merchandising, and Sourcing to bring product concepts to life, helping ensure every product meets our high standards for comfort, quality, and cuteness.

This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about apparel development and wants to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What you’ll do:

  • Support the product lifecycle from design handoff through final production approval across all categories
  • Support development activities, including PLM updates and sample tracking
  • Partner with Sourcing on fabric and raw material sourcing across existing and new programs
  • Assist with supplier development and onboarding as new categories and fabrics come online
  • Support costing and landed cost comparisons that inform program decisions
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to maintain the development calendar and ensure key milestones are met
  • Communicate with overseas vendors on sample updates, material requests, and product revisions
  • Attend fit sessions and document fit notes, approvals, and changes
  • Support lab dip and strike off submissions and track approvals
  • Organize and maintain development records, prototypes, and sample libraries
  • Partner with the Product Development Manager on vendor scorecards and pre production readiness

What you’ll bring to the team:

  • 3+ years of experience in apparel product development, children’s and sleepwear experience is a plus
  • Experience working with overseas vendors
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Understanding of apparel construction, fabrics, and trims
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple styles and timelines
  • Proficiency in Excel, PLM systems is a plus
  • A team player attitude and willingness to learn and grow
  • Nice to have: Experience working with licensed products or managing licensing requirements
  • Extra Bonus Points: Bilingual in Mandarin or Vietnamese

What we’re excited to offer you:

  • Ability to work cross-functionally with a fast-growing team, with smile-sparking products that turn everyday moments into magical memories
  • A supportive environment that fosters and encourages new ideas and innovation
  • The opportunity to stock your drawers with Little Sleepies! Free pajamas & Play product when you join (and every year on your work anniversary!) and a generous employee discount all year long to keep you cozy

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off, vacation
  • Sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Home office stipend
  • Internet stipend
  • Company discount
  • Team building activities
  • Company-issued computer

Little Sleepies is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in apparel product development
  • Experience working with overseas vendors
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Understanding of apparel construction, fabrics, and trims
  • Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple styles and timelines
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Experience with PLM systems
  • Team player attitude and willingness to learn and grow
  • Experience working with licensed products or managing licensing requirements
  • Bilingual in Mandarin or Vietnamese
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
70 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Our lives are the sum of a million little moments, and we believe every single one has the potential to be extraordinary. Balancing product and purpose, we design clothes that spark joy and inspire togetherness. Made from proprietary Lunaluxe™️ and Soluxe™️ bamboo fabrics, our cloud-soft sleepwear and daywear are designed to laugh, play and snuggle in. With our headquarters in LA, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world. Inclusivity, community and transparency are integral to who we are, and giving back remains one of our core values since our founding in 2018. We’re proud to donate a portion of all proceeds to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a leader in pediatric cancer research.

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