Accessory Product Developer — Studio-to-Street Styles

ALO; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO policy

Performance bonuses

Long term incentives

Job summary

ALO in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Product Development professional to support elevated studio-to-street accessories. The ideal candidate has an accessories background and knowledge of product creation and calendar management, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with Design, Tech Design, Raw Materials, Production and Color teams to maintain product integrity from prototype to final approval, manage WIPs, BOMs, cost sheets, and help optimize margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in product development, preferably in accessories.
• Understanding of socks and knits is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of product construction, testing protocols and product lifecycle timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, with strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with cross functional teams and oversees vendor partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, (esp. Excel) and PLM systems.
• Self-starter, ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects on an ongoingbasis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with appropriate sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of accessories styles from concept through production, ensuring alignment to quality, construction, margin and calendar goals.
• Own assigned styles and development tasks with guidance from Manager.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Tech Design, Raw Materials, Production and Color teams to maintain product integrity from prototype to final approval.
• Manage style level development tracking, seasonal WIPS and key milestone follow-up.
• Maintain PLM data including general style page, BOMs, & cost sheets with a high level of accuracy.
• Review cost sheets, analyze costing details and help identify opportunities to support margin goals.
• Communicate with vendors on assigned styles to support timelines, sample status, costing follow up and MOQ alignment.
• Escalate risks to calendar, costing, construction or testing in a timely manner.
• Attend fit sessions and support follow up to ensure changes are captured and executed.
• Partner with PLM team members on system updates and process improvements.

Skills

Product development

Accessories

Calendar management

Cross-functional collaboration

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Costing & margins

Vendor communication

Time management

Independent work

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Socks & knits knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

3-5 years of product development experience

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ALO in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Product Development professional to support elevated studio-to-street accessories. The ideal candidate has an accessories background and knowledge of product creation and calendar management, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with Design, Tech Design, Raw Materials, Production and Color teams to maintain product integrity from prototype to final approval, manage WIPs, BOMs, cost sheets, and help optimize margins.