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 timelines
- Own and maintain all product data in Centric PLM, ensuring accuracy from development through production
- Manage vendor communication across multiple time zones, serving as the day-to-day point of contact to ensure timely delivery of materials, samples, and approvals
- Oversee the seasonal sample process:
- Track and manage raw material and fabric development by vendor
- Place and monitor sample orders based on seasonal development needs and calendar deadlines
- Follow up with vendors to ensure timely submission of prototypes, SMS, and TOP samples
- Coordinate inbound sample shipping and ensure samples are received, organized, and distributed for fittings, reviews, and internal presentations
- Ensure samples meet brand standards for quality, construction, and aesthetics; flag issues and track revisions accordingly
- Partner with Design to ensure clear communication of product intent and feedback to vendors
- Assist in cost negotiations by reviewing vendor cost submissions and identifying alternate options to meet margin targets
- Support on-time execution of approvals and change management, escalating production risks as needed
- Review TOP (Top of Production) samples to confirm accuracy in color, material, branding, and execution
- Set up and issue purchase orders in Centric PLM and confirm receipt with vendors
- Assist with sample room organization, seasonal product archive, and related tracking tools
- Maintain clear records of vendor performance, delivery status, and sample accuracy
What You Bring:
- 2–4 years of experience in product development or production; Home, Accessories, or soft goods experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)
- Strong vendor communication and coordination skills; able to manage multiple partners and deadlines simultaneously
- Proven experience managing seasonal sample workflows from prototype through TOP
- Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy in systems, spreadsheets, and documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; PLM experience (Centric preferred)
- Calm under pressure, flexible, and solutions-oriented
- A collaborative team player with a proactive, curious mindset
Every day will feel this good because:
- We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people
- We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
- We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings , flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance
- We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active
- We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar
Originally posted on Himalayas
Apply Now