Temp to Hire- Product Development Associate- Onsite- Los Angeles

A well-known, contemporary and growing fashion brand to help find a Product Development Associate to join their team onsite. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong end-to-end product development and production experience who thrives in a fast-paced, highly accountable environment.

About the Role:
This role will own and drive the full apparel product lifecycle from development through production, ensuring all milestones, timelines, and cost targets are met. You will work cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, and vendors to ensure seamless execution and high-quality product delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Own and manage the full product development lifecycle across Product Development, Technical Design, and Production
• Track BOMs, sample approvals, and development milestones to ensure on-time delivery
• Manage vendor performance, holding partners accountable to KPIs including lead time, quality, and on-time delivery
• Identify and resolve production delays through proactive problem-solving
• Oversee cost sheets and support vendor negotiations to meet margin targets
• Maintain accurate data across ERP/PLM systems, WIPs, and tracking tools
• Communicate cross-functionally to ensure alignment across all teams
• Anticipate risks and provide solutions to leadership in a clear, concise manner
• Support vendor sourcing and onboarding initiatives
• Contribute to strategic projects and department goals

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 3–5 years of apparel production or product development experience
• Experience working with overseas manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of WIPs, PO management, and PLM/ERP systems
• Understanding of garment construction and apparel production processes
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to analyze and synthesize data
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong business acumen with understanding of cost, margin, and inventory

Interview Process:
• Video interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel video interview
• Final onsite interview including a data analysis case study

What success looks like on our Product Development team:

• Data & Analytics (all levels): Our PD function is highly data-driven and metrics-heavy, which is a key differentiator from many other retailers. Candidates must be able to derive business insights from data and communicate them clearly. This capability is thoroughly assessed during interviews.
• End-to-End PD Ownership (all levels): Hands-on experience autonomously owning the full end-to-end product development process, ideally at a brand similar to the company in aesthetic, quality, price point, and supply chain speed.

One important note: We run a continuous drop model, launching new products weekly and averaging 160 to 200 SKUs per week.

• Career Trajectory (all levels): Strong tenure and clear, upward career progression.
• Brand Fit (all levels): Experience at companies or brands aligned with the company’s contemporary aesthetic and style, at comparable price points up through luxury. Stable tenure is important, with no short stints or frequent jumps.
• Leadership Experience (Manager eligibility): Managerial experience is required, including managing direct reports and collaborating effectively across functions.