Product Development Associate — Home Brands & Packaging

earthbound; Bentonville (AR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Earthbound, based in Bentonville, AR, seeks an Associate Product Development Manager to own the full product lifecycle for assigned home category subgroups. You will collaborate with Walmart merchants and internal teams, guiding seasons from planning to packaging coordination and sample reviews.

You will manage the IDM in Airtable, foster day-to-day supplier relationships, and coordinate packaging and photography with cross‑functional partners.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in retail, product development, buying, merchandising, design, or sourcing.
• Interest in home products and on-trend, commercially relevant items.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Airtable experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal planning with leadership to inform strategic direction.
• Own and maintain the IDM in Airtable across product lifecycle.
• Lead supplier meetings and manage timelines for categories.
• Coordinate packaging, photography, and sample reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Build relationships with Walmart merchants and internal teams to drive performance.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Airtable

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Airtable

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Earthbound, based in Bentonville, AR, seeks an Associate Product Development Manager to own the full product lifecycle for assigned home category subgroups. You will collaborate with Walmart merchants and internal teams, guiding seasons from planning to packaging coordination and sample reviews.

You will manage the IDM in Airtable, foster day-to-day supplier relationships, and coordinate packaging and photography with cross‑functional partners.