Reformation · 1 month ago
Product Development Associate, Handbags and Accessories
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yrReformation is a global brand committed to sustainable fashion, seeking a Product Development Associate for Handbags and Accessories. This role involves managing prototype tracking, maintaining BOMs, ensuring tech pack accuracy, and supporting quality checkpoints while collaborating with various teams.
E-CommerceFashionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Work with the Design team to ensure Tech Packs align with project deadlines and are complete, detailing all materials and hardware
Track prototypes using organized charts
Manage the physical sample library, from development through to final approvals
Update and maintain SMS and Production Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Actively track prototypes while in transit to and from the factory. Unpack and check-in prototypes to ensure all samples arrived safely and on time
Consolidate style and material feedback from Design, Merchandising, and Factory teams to refine and improve the product
Support the Product Development Director and Design team with aesthetic feedback during each proto round
Regularly communicate with the Sustainable Material Team Lead to ensure progress, resolve issues, and maintain product quality
Serve as the main point of contact for supply chain partners, and travel as needed
Reinforce Reformation's quality standards during each proto round and throughout production
Review confirmation samples, material trials, and bulk production units to ensure adherence to quality expectations
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in development, or product management
Strong knowledge of handbag materials, construction techniques, and manufacturing processes
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
Detail-oriented with a passion for innovation and quality
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Familiarity with sustainability practices and emerging trends in the accessories industry
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Product Development. (ideal, but not required)
Bulgarian or Italian fluency is a plus!
Benefits
Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.
We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.
You’ll get access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.
We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!
Company
Reformation
Reformation is a revolution in fashion where design, value, and sustainability coexist.
Founded in 2009
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Reformation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37M2019-07-10Acquired
2017-12-14Series B· $25M
2015-04-02Series A· $12M
Leadership Team
Frederick Clark
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