Product Development Associate

Little Sleeppies; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Product discounts

Job summary

Little Sleepies is seeking an Associate Product Developer to support all product development across categories. You will work with Design, Production, Merchandising, and Sourcing to bring concepts to life, ensuring comfort, quality, and cuteness.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative team focused on apparel development and growth. This role offers growth opportunities and exposure to global sourcing and licensing projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in apparel product development, with children/sleepwear experience a plus.
• Experience working with overseas vendors.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of apparel construction, fabrics, and trims.
• Detail-oriented with ability to juggle multiple styles and timelines.
• Proficiency in Excel; PLM systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the product lifecycle from design handoff through final production approval across all categories.
• Support development activities, including PLM updates and sample tracking.
• Partner with Sourcing on fabric and raw material sourcing across existing and new programs.
• Assist with supplier development and onboarding as new categories and fabrics come online.
• Support costing and landed cost comparisons that inform program decisions.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to maintain the development calendar and ensure key milestones are met.
• Communicate with overseas vendors on sample updates, material requests, and product revisions.
• Attend fit sessions and document fit notes, approvals, and changes.
• Support lab dip and strike off submissions and track approvals.
• Organize and maintain development records, prototypes, and sample libraries.
• Partner with the Product Development Manager on vendor scorecards and pre production readiness.

Skills

Apparel product development

Vendor management

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

PLM systems

Job description

About Us

Little Sleepies is one the fastest growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazine (#1 in retail)! We are an eCommerce company that specializes in buttery soft pajamas for the whole family and childrens' daywear. Our proprietary Lunaluxe® & Soluxe® bamboo fabrics are custom-milled for maximum softness and function. Driven by creativity, passion, and the desire to do something extraordinary, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world. We're excited to be doing this, and we hope you will be too. If our mission resonates, we would love to hear from you!

Location

Hybrid out of our brand state-of-the-art headquarters in Los Angeles, CA

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The Role:

We're looking for a detail oriented and proactive Associate Product Developer to support product development across all of our categories, both our existing lines and the new programs we're bringing to market. You'll work closely with Design, Production, Merchandising, and Sourcing to bring product concepts to life, helping ensure every product meets our high standards for comfort, quality, and cuteness.

This is a great opportunity for someone who's passionate about apparel development and wants to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What you'll do:

• Support the product lifecycle from design handoff through final production approval across all categories
• Support development activities, including PLM updates and sample tracking
• Partner with Sourcing on fabric and raw material sourcing across existing and new programs
• Assist with supplier development and onboarding as new categories and fabrics come online
• Support costing and landed cost comparisons that inform program decisions
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to maintain the development calendar and ensure key milestones are met
• Communicate with overseas vendors on sample updates, material requests, and product revisions
• Attend fit sessions and document fit notes, approvals, and changes
• Support lab dip and strike off submissions and track approvals
• Organize and maintain development records, prototypes, and sample libraries
• Partner with the Product Development Manager on vendor scorecards and pre production readiness

What you'll bring to the team:

• 3+ years of experience in apparel product development, children's and sleepwear experience is a plus
• Experience working with overseas vendors
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Understanding of apparel construction, fabrics, and trims
• Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple styles and timelines
• Proficiency in Excel, PLM systems is a plus
• A team player attitude and willingness to learn and grow
• Nice to have: Experience working with licensed products or managing licensing requirements
• Extra Bonus Points: Bilingual in Mandarin or Vietnamese

What we're excited to offer you:

• Ability to work cross-functionally with a fast-growing team, with smile-sparking products that turn everyday moments into magical memories
• A supportive environment that fosters and encourages new ideas and innovation
• The opportunity to stock your drawers with Little Sleepies! Free pajamas & Play product when you join (and every year on your work anniversary!) and a generous employee discount all year long to keep you cozy

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, vacation
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Home office stipend
• Internet stipend
• Company discount
• Team building activities
• Company-issued computer

Little Sleepies is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.