Product Development Associate

About the role

Stoney Clover Lane is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Product Development Associate to join their dynamic team. This individual will play a crucial role in managing the product development lifecycle from tech-pack to Purchase Order (PO), ensuring that products meet design intent, quality standards, and launch timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end product development process for assigned categories
• Collaborate closely with design, sourcing, production, technical design, collabs, and vendors to translate ideas into executable products
• Own and maintain development calendars with the Product Development Coordinator and track key milestones to ensure on-time development and approvals
• Communicate daily with global vendors to monitor sample status, negotiate lead-times, and resolve development issues
• Support production and sourcing by working collaboratively to achieve target costs
• Maintain and update product line plan (development tracker) and basic Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Attend cross-functional meetings, capture and distribute meeting notes and actions
• Partner with tech and production team to ensure products meet required quality and compliance standards
• Develop new packaging with nominated supplier

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in product development or sourcing
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion or business
• Experience working with overseas vendors and knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Netsuite, and Adobe Illustrator
• Strong follow-through and accountability
• Proven ability to build and scale teams and processes
• Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and leadership presence

Qualifications

• Ability to coach and hold team members accountable to performance expectations
• Able to adapt communication and working style to a diverse team
• Solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Collaborative and team-focused

Skills

• Retail expertise

Benefits

• Salary range: $68,000 – $75,000
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days in NY office and 1 day remote
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee discount

Pay

Salary range: $68,000 – $75,000

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 4 days in NY office and 1 day remote