Associate Product Developer, Accessories

OVERVIEW

The Product Development team is looking for a dedicated, driven, and inspired individual to join the Alo family. This role will support the development of elevated studio to street styles. The ideal candidate will have a accessories background with knowledge of product creation and calendar management. This is a fast-paced environment, requiring strong organization, follow-through, problem solving and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development of accessories styles both cut and sew and hard goods from concept through production, ensuring alignment to quality, construction, margin and calendar goals.
• Own assigned styles and development tasks with guidance from Manager
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Tech Design, Raw Materials, Production and Color teams to maintain product integrity from prototype to final approval
• Manage style level development tracking, seasonal WIPS and key milestone follow-up
• Maintain PLM data including general style page, BOMs, & cost sheets with a high level of accuracy.
• Review cost sheets, analyze costing details and help identify opportunities to support margin goals.
• Communicate with vendors on assigned styles to support timelines, sample status, costing follow up and MOQ alignment
• Escalate risks to calendar, costing, construction or testing in a timely manner
• Attend fit sessions and support follow up to ensure changes are captured and executed
• Partner with PLM team members on system updates and process improvements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience  
• 3-5 years of experience in product development, preferably in accessories
• Understanding of socks and knits is a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of product construction, testing protocols and product lifecycle timelines
• Ability to manage multiple projects, with strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with cross functional teams and oversees vendor partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, (esp. Excel) and PLM systems
• Self-starter, ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with appropriate sense of urgency 

The base salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.