Associate Product Developer, Sampling [212325]

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a leading global brand in the retail sector, renowned for its iconic products and unwavering commitment to quality. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team where your meticulous organization and passion for product development will directly influence critical business decisions and creative direction. In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind the end-to-end sampling process for assigned product categories, making a tangible impact on product launches and market presence.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our client’s Product Development team. This newly created position is essential for managing the entire sampling lifecycle, from the initial prepositioning of material samples to the ordering and tracking of finished garment samples. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and accurate representation of the product assortment, directly supporting strategic business decisions and creative needs. Your daily collaboration with design, product development, raw materials, and merchandising teams will be key to your success, as will your responsibility for building and maintaining comprehensive readiness reports that provide vital insights leading into key milestones.

What You Will Do

• Own the ordering, management, and tracking of material samples from prepositioning through delivery.
• Order and meticulously track garment samples for your designated product categories.
• Facilitate daily communication with raw material suppliers, garment vendors, and various internal departments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive readiness reports in Excel for both material and style levels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all sampling-related inquiries within your categories.
• Proactively identify and flag potential timeline risks, driving cross-functional resolution to keep projects on track.

What You Bring

• Prior experience in product development, sampling, raw materials, or a closely related industry role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel for effective tracking and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective interaction with vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the proven ability to manage multiple product categories simultaneously.
• A calm and adaptable demeanor, comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• A positive, outgoing, and team-first attitude, fostering collaborative success.
• Open to early-career candidates, including recent graduates with a minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience or an internship in a similar function.

Nice to Have

• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
• Solid understanding of fabric and raw materials.
• Background in the apparel or intimates industry.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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