Product Developer – Fashion Accessories

VINTAGE HOME; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vintage Home in New York City is seeking an analytical, highly organized Product Developer - Fashion Accessories to join our in-office team in the Garment District. You will bridge our creative teams and major retail partners, using retail math and market trends to curate profitable assortments from concept to delivery.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration with buyers and overseas manufacturers, and the ability to present compelling product assortments

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in retail corporate buying or wholesale apparel merchandising.
• Experience with soft goods, impulse/gift items, accessories, footwear (slippers), or textiles (blankets) preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to present data-driven assortments to teams, buyers, and manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Assortment & Line Planning: Develop strategic seasonal line plans and collection grids for major retail accounts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: design product development based on sales data, market gaps, and customer feedback.
• Market & Trend Analysis: conduct competitive shopping and market research to identify emerging trends in pricing and display strategies.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Wholesale apparel merchandising

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an analytical, highly organized, and commercially minded Product Developer - Fashion Accessories to join our in-office team in the heart of the Garment District. In this role, you will bridge the gap between our creative teams and our major retail partners. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of retail math, a deep understanding of market trends, and the strategic mindset needed to curate highly profitable product assortments from concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assortment & Line Planning: Develop strategic seasonal line plans and collection grids that balance creative novelty with commercial viability for major retail accounts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: design product development based on hard sales data, market gaps, and customer feedback.
• Market & Trend Analysis: Conduct competitive shopping and market research to identify emerging trends in pricing, product categories, and retail display strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education & Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in retail corporate buying or wholesale apparel merchandising.
• Product Knowledge: Experience working with soft goods, impulse/gift items, accessories, footwear (slippers), or textiles (blankets) is highly preferred.
• Communication & Organization: Exceptional communication skills with an outgoing personality. Ability to confidently present data-driven product assortments to internal teams, retail buyers, and overseas manufacturers.