Product Development Assistant - Casual Sleep

Aquent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health

Vision

Dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Job summary

Aquent seeks an organized, detail-oriented Product Development Assistant to support the Casual Sleep category, helping coordinate product information, track samples, and ensure milestones stay on schedule.

The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and enthusiasm for a consumer fashion brand, with a hybrid work arrangement in New York. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Fashion, Design, Merchandising, or related field preferred.
• Prior product development or fashion/merchandising experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with product information, data, and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative and proactive.
• Located in New York or tri-state area for hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Development team with day-to-day coordination of product development activities.
• Assist with development and tracking of prototype products within the Casual Sleep category.
• Enter, maintain, and update product information within internal data systems.
• Coordinate and track product samples as needed throughout the development process.
• Monitor development timelines and help ensure key milestones and deliverables stay on schedule.
• Create and update seasonal composite sheets, classification charts, and other documentation.
• Coordinate weekly updates to ensure product information is accurate and communicated promptly.
• Support communication of product development details across internal teams and external vendor partners.
• Assist with workflow management and follow up on outstanding development needs.
• Partner with Product Development leadership and cross-functional teams to support seasonal product execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Fashion, Design, Merchandising, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Product Development Assistant to support a Product Development team focused on the Casual Sleep category. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in product development within a fast-paced fashion and retail environment.

The Product Development Assistant will support the team throughout the product development lifecycle, helping coordinate product information, maintain data and systems, track samples, and ensure development milestones stay organized and on schedule.

The team is open to recent graduates as well as candidates with previous product development experience. The ideal candidate brings a positive, can-do attitude, strong organizational skills, and genuine enthusiasm for working within a consumer fashion brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Product Development team with day-to-day coordination of product development activities.
• Assist with the development and tracking of prototype products within the Casual Sleep category.
• Enter, maintain, and update product information within internal data systems.
• Coordinate and track product samples as needed throughout the development process.
• Monitor development timelines and help ensure key milestones and deliverables remain on schedule.
• Create and update seasonal composite sheets, classification charts, and other product development documentation.
• Coordinate weekly updates to ensure product information is accurate and communicated in a timely manner.
• Support communication of product development details across internal teams and external vendor partners.
• Assist with workflow management and follow up on outstanding development needs.
• Partner closely with Product Development leadership and cross-functional teams to support seasonal product execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Fashion, Design, Merchandising, or a related field preferred.
• Previous product development, product design, fashion, merchandising, or related experience is preferred; recent graduates will also be considered.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with product information, data, systems, and detailed documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and willing to jump in wherever support is needed.
• Positive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm for the brand and product.
• Must be located in New York or the surrounding tri-state area and able to commute to the office as required for the hybrid schedule.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and excited to grow within product development. They are comfortable balancing administrative and hands‑on product responsibilities, including system updates, product tracking, and sample coordination. Someone who takes initiative, stays positive, and is eager to learn the product development process will thrive on this team.

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.

• subsidized health
• vision
• dental plans
• paid sick leave
• retirement plans with a match

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.