Product Development & Production Associate - Home & Accessories

About Us:vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep and Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US. vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good. You don't need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It's a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don't live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks - we bring it to work with us, too. In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees. Our team is our family, and we'd never have grown to where we are today without them. We're committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you'll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.Overview:The Product Development and Production Associate is responsible for supporting the end-to-end product development and production process for the Home, Accessories and neckwear category — from seasonal development hand-off through to final delivery. This role works closely with vendors and cross-functional partners including Design, Merchandising, Planning, Logistics, and the Distribution Center. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Key Responsibilities:Support the full product development and production cycle for Home, Accessories and neckwear ensuring execution against seasonal timelinesOwn and maintain all product data in Centric PLM, ensuring accuracy from development through productionManage vendor communication across multiple time zones, serving as the day-to-day point of contact to ensure timely delivery of materials, samples, and approvalsOversee the seasonal sample process:Track and manage raw material and fabric development by vendorPlace and monitor sample orders based on seasonal development needs and calendar deadlinesFollow up with vendors to ensure timely submission of prototypes, SMS, and TOP samplesCoordinate inbound sample shipping and ensure samples are received, organized, and distributed for fittings, reviews, and internal presentationsEnsure samples meet brand standards for quality, construction, and aesthetics; flag issues and track revisions accordinglyPartner with Design to ensure clear communication of product intent and feedback to vendorsAssist in cost negotiations by reviewing vendor cost submissions and identifying alternate options to meet margin targetsSupport on-time execution of approvals and change management, escalating production risks as neededReview TOP (Top of Production) samples to confirm accuracy in color, material, branding, and executionSet up and issue purchase orders in Centric PLM and confirm receipt with vendorsAssist with sample room organization, seasonal product archive, and related tracking toolsMaintain clear records of vendor performance, delivery status, and sample accuracyWhat You Bring:2–4 years of experience in product development or production; Home, Accessories, or soft goods experience strongly preferredBachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)Strong vendor communication and coordination skills; able to manage multiple partners and deadlines simultaneouslyProven experience managing seasonal sample workflows from prototype through TOPImpeccable attention to detail and accuracy in systems, spreadsheets, and documentationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectivelyProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; PLM experience (Centric preferred)Calm under pressure, flexible, and solutions-orientedA collaborative team player with a proactive, curious mindsetEvery day will feel this good because:We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” peopleWe offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boatWe offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings , flex spending accounts, life & disability insuranceWe have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you activeWe offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendarOriginally posted on Himalayas

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