Product Development Associate (Temp)

POSITION: Product Development Associate- Temp (Full-time)
REPORTS TO: Senior Product Development Manager
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid/ 2 days in office)
THE COMPANY: BIRDY GREY (www.birdygrey.com)
Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate and elevate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person's life: THE WEDDING.
Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (CEO & Founder) and Monica Ashauer (COO & Co-Founder), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses under $100, and fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the bridal party. Brides and bridesmaids alike count on Birdy Grey for their most important day-so much so that we've dressed over half a million bridesmaids (and counting) in less than 5 years.
THE OPPORTUNITY: Product Development Associate- Temp
Birdy Grey is seeking a motivated Product Development Associate- Temp to join our talented Product Development and Production team to support the growth of our non-dress categories. This role will require working with the team supporting the development of product lines to market.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide production support to all cross functional areas including design and tech design teams
• Manage and track development samples/approvals - fits's, PP's, TOP's
• Assist and manage pd and production WIP Documents and other necessary documents - keep documents up to date with all relevant information to ensure full transparency across business
• Support approval of proto samples for style details, trim, wash, artwork and construction.
• Liaise and communicate daily with overseas partners/suppliers
• Actively facilitate communication between vendors and cross functional teams such as Merchandising, Design, and Technical Design
• Support management of status of developed products including fabrics, lab dips, samples, trim, wash, and technical design. Must fully understand the garment-manufacturing process to ensure compliance to all lead times
• Provide support to Product development team and design checking BOM's and tech packs, and maintaining PD development WIP
• Adhere to all calendar milestones and deadlines and complete work in a timely manner
• Assist with miscellaneous department projects or administrative tasks as needed
• Assist with other accounting functions and special projects, as requested, or needed

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree Required
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of experience in Product Development
• Experience with woven and knit apparel.
• Strong communication skills with timely follow through.
• Strong excel skills and organization of files, emails and samples is a must.
• Must have an understanding of apparel classification/duty as well as garment construction knowledge
• Must have the ability to read and understand tech packs and bill of materials
• Must have knowledge of solid and printed fabric
• Knows Microsoft Suite and Google Apps (Sheets, Docs, etc)
• Self-motivated and works well in fast-paced environment
• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Design, Tech, and Production
• Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Must be hands on in unpackaging, distributing and filing samples
• Ability to travel at least 2 days per week to DTLA studio

NICE TO HAVES:

• Start-up experience
• Interest in bridal and fashion

Highlights:

• Birdy Grey is #305 on Inc5000's List of Fastest Growing US Companies 2022
• Be part of a company innovating the $75B+ US wedding market (IBISWorld, 2019)
• Birdy Grey is making waves on BuzzFeed, The Knot, Brides, People, Allure, PopSugar, Bustle and more
• Named #5 on LA's 50 Hottest Startups in 2020 by Pitchbook & Dot.LA
• Customers can participate in Birdy Grey's giveback program with The Princess Project, a non-profit that provides prom dresses and accessories to teens in need

Birdy Grey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Additional Information
The Lead Announces the 2021 Foremost 50 List: The Annual Power List of High-Growth D2C Brands
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My wedding party wore these $99 bridesmaid dresses from Birdy Grey and everyone looked amazing, proving you don't need to make anyone spend $400 on a dress they'll wear once
Birdy Grey Instagram - @birdygrey
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