Product Development Associate

About Ruggable:

Ruggable is a leading directtoconsumer ecommerce brand based in Los Angeles California with an extraordinary track record of high profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venturebacked and own a patented washable rug design thats disrupting the home dcor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that dont compromise on function. If youre passionate about consumer products ecommerce and highgrowth startups keep reading!

Job Summary:

As the Product Development Associate you will play a pivotal role driving the companys growth through broadening our product catalog. Collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers abroad youll develop and manufacture products that meet our brands standards and customer needs ensuring that our offerings remain at the forefront of the industry. Your commitment to innovation and willingness to push boundaries will be instrumental in driving our success as industry frontrunners.

What Youll Do:

• Proactively manage detailed time and action calendars working crossfunctionally with sourcing product management design and operations teams to ensure timely project delivery
• Drive development of yarns fabrics and trims with overseas suppliers that meet the intended product brief and customer requirements
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for sampling specifications sample feedback performance testing results preproduction trials and production specifications
• Identify and proactively resolve issues that arise during development while ensuring that projects are delivered ontime and within budget
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships to efficiently oversee sampling schedules handle development feedback and negotiate advantageous costs and terms
• Conduct product research user testing and performance testing to validate product attributes quality and performance
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards throughout the development life cycle to ensure our products meet and exceed customer expectations
• Collaborate with product testing and compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations standards and certifications

What Youll Need to Have:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline
• 24 years of experience in product development preferably within the home textiles industry
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• Willingness to travel occasionally to domestic and overseas supplier locations as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to interface with nonUSA time zones

Preferred:

• Experience working with and traveling to factories in Asia
• Understanding of textile and yarn manufacturing processes and equipment (e.g. extruding weaving tufting knitting bonding washing finishing etc.)
• Knowledge of ASTM AATCC ISO or other related industry testing standards

Compensation:

• $70000 $90000per year base salary
• An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
• Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan

At Ruggable we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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