Product Development Associate

Little Sleepies is one of the fastest-growing companies in America (#1 in retail, according to Inc. Magazine). We are an eCommerce company specializing in buttery-soft pajamas for the whole family and children’s daywear. Our proprietary Lunaluxe® & Soluxe® bamboo fabrics are custom-milled for maximum softness and function. Driven by creativity, passion, and the desire to do something extraordinary, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world.

This is a hybrid role based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Associate Product Developer to support product development across all of our categories, both our existing lines and the new programs we're bringing to market. You'll work closely with Design, Production, Merchandising, and Sourcing to bring product concepts to life, ensuring every product meets our high standards for comfort, quality, and cuteness. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about apparel development who wants to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the product lifecycle from design handoff through final production approval across all categories
• Support development activities, including PLM updates and sample tracking
• Partner with Sourcing on fabric and raw material sourcing across existing and new programs
• Assist with supplier development and onboarding as new categories and fabrics come online
• Support costing and landed cost comparisons that inform program decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain the development calendar and ensure key milestones are met
• Communicate with overseas vendors on sample updates, material requests, and product revisions
• Attend fit sessions and document fit notes, approvals, and changes
• Support lab dip and strike off submissions and track approvals
• Organize and maintain development records, prototypes, and sample libraries
• Partner with the Product Development Manager on vendor scorecards and pre-production readiness

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in apparel product development; children’s and sleepwear experience is a plus
• Experience working with overseas vendors
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Understanding of apparel construction, fabrics, and trims
• Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple styles and timelines
• Proficiency in Excel; PLM systems experience is a plus
• A team player attitude and willingness to learn and grow

Nice to have

• Experience working with licensed products or managing licensing requirements
• Bilingual in Mandarin or Vietnamese

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, vacation, and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Home office stipend
• Internet stipend
• Company discount on Little Sleepies products
• Free pajamas & Play product upon joining and every work anniversary
• Company-issued computer
• Team-building activities