WHO WE ARE:
BaubleBar designs accessories that make life more fun. Founded in 2010, the Company is known for its statement-making styles that create joy and bring people together. Today, BaubleBar’s unabashedly optimistic perspective can be found across multiple accessory categories that are sold direct to consumer and at 8,500+ retail stores globally.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
BaubleBar is currently seeking a Product Development Senior Associate to join our team. You will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining the day-to-day development procedures for the complete collection of our bead and craft kits across all accounts and customers. The Product Development Senior Associate works with the Product Development team to learn the entire product development process from initial design through prototype development and bulk production. As our PD Senior Associate you will have the opportunity to collaborate with merchandising, design, and production teams, and communicate with our overseas factories on a daily basis.
WHAT WE WANT YOU TO DO:
- Own the A-Z product development for our complete offering of bead and craft kits across all accounts and customers
- Communicate design, material and details to vendors and ensure samples are ready for market meetings
- Collect and monitor the development and production schedules, ensuring deadlines are met
- Support Product Development management in cost engineering, margin management and sample timing
- Be responsible for meeting design, function and quality goals of all bead and craft kit products
- Establish strong working relationships with cross-functional divisional teams to ensure product success
- Constantly evaluate and support evolution of the product development process through education of development team and process change
- Bring a high level of creativity, attention to detail and efficiency while working under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
- Be enthusiastic about expanding your skill set and working on a broad range of projects
- Stay knowledgeable about industry standards and trends
- Work onsite at our Manhattan office 4-5 days per week
WHAT WE WANT TO SEE:
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising or related degree preferred
- 3-4+ years of experience in jewelry, crafts and/or children’s toys product development experience required
- Thorough understanding of the design & development process from inception through production
- An expert in jewelry, craft or toy factory best practices and capabilities
- Knowledge of overseas markets and materials in order to source the right materials at the right price
- Ability to take initiative, multi-task, proactively troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast-paced setting
- Someone who truly LOVES creating amazing products at the right price and whose passion is evident in their work
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Starting salary range for this role is $75,000-80,000. Starting offer within that range will factor in work location, skills, background and years of relevant experience
- Generous benefit package including: Outstanding company contribution towards employee premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO, 10 paid Company Holidays, Company paid Life Insurance & more!
- Company laptop, free monthly product allowance and employee discounts
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded in 2011 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky Fiala, BaubleBar has quickly become an industry leader in the accessories space. Taking their motto of “Embellish Every Day” quite literally, the brand has consistently aimed and succeeded at ensuring every customer can express themselves with ease.
While the company got its start creating fashion jewelry, they knew that their cheerful and unique vision could go so much further. Since then, BaubleBar’s assortment has expanded to include fine jewelry, hair and tech accessories, as well as home décor.
In addition, BaubleBar has launched major partnerships with some of the most recognizable brands in the world, including Disney, the NBA, and the NFL.
The brand is available on BaubleBar.com and in over 300 premier retailers globally, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, ULTA, Harvey Nichols, and Revolve. BaubleBar’s exclusive line at Target, SUGARFIX, is found at every Target location across the US.
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