Associate Product Developer, Sampling

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a global leader in the retail sector, renowned for its iconic products and unwavering commitment to quality. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team where your meticulous organization and passion for product development will directly influence critical business decisions and creative direction, making a tangible impact on product launches and market presence, shaping the future of their product lines.

About Our Client

A global leader in the retail sector, our partner is celebrated for its iconic products and steadfast dedication to excellence. They are at the forefront of innovation, consistently delivering high-quality offerings that resonate with a global audience. Joining their team means becoming part of a vibrant culture that values precision, creativity, and collaborative success, where your contributions will directly shape the future of their product lines.

The Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role where you will be the driving force behind the end-to-end sampling process for assigned product categories. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on product launches and market presence. You will be at the heart of bringing innovative products to life, managing the entire sampling lifecycle from initial material samples to finished garment samples. Your expertise will directly support strategic business decisions and creative needs, collaborating daily with design, product development, raw materials, and merchandising teams. If you are a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for product development, ready to contribute vital insights and keep projects on track, this is your chance to shine and leave your mark on highly anticipated product assortments!

What You Will Do

• Own the ordering, management, and tracking of material samples from prepositioning through delivery, ensuring a seamless flow of essential components.
• Meticulously order and track garment samples for your designated product categories, maintaining precision and adherence to timelines.
• Facilitate daily communication with raw material suppliers, garment vendors, and various internal departments, fostering strong collaborative relationships.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive readiness reports in Excel for both material and style levels, providing critical insights for key milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all sampling-related inquiries within your categories, offering expert guidance and solutions.
• Proactively identify and flag potential timeline risks, driving cross-functional resolution to keep projects on track and ensure successful product delivery.

What You Bring

• Prior experience in product development, sampling, raw materials, or a closely related industry role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel for effective tracking and reporting, demonstrating your ability to manage complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective interaction with vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the proven ability to manage multiple product categories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• A calm and adaptable demeanor, comfortable thriving in a high-volume work environment.
• A positive, outgoing, and team-first attitude, fostering collaborative success and a supportive work atmosphere.
• Open to early-career candidates, including recent graduates with a minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience or an internship in a similar function.

Nice to Have

• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
• Solid understanding of fabric and raw materials.
• Background in the apparel or intimates industry.

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. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

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.