Product Development Specialist - US based

About Trafilea

Trafilea is a dynamic and innovative Tech E-commerce Group that operates multiple direct-to-consumer brands in the intimate apparel and beauty sectors, with a focus on using data-driven strategies to scale their businesses. In addition to our products, we have our own online community dedicated to promoting body positivity. As a rapidly growing global player, Trafilea is committed to creating high-quality products and services that enhance the customer experience and drive long-term growth.

Research @ Trafilea

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We believe in investing in our people, providing them with the support and development opportunities they need to grow both personally and professionally. With our remote-first approach, you'll have the freedom to work from anywhere in the world, surrounded by a diverse and talented team that spans the globe.

The Product Development Specialist will bridge innovation design and efficient manufacturing process by delivering high-quality low cost products that exceed brand expectations. You will find initiatives to communicate, improve speed, quality & cost through strategic partnerships and processes. You will oversee sourcing & design needs through the development process working directly with US team and factories to execute & elevate tech pack guidelines.

• 5+ years of experience in Product Development building private label apparel products is a must
• Experience in seamless and intimates industry is a plus
• Experience defining & tracking all T&As Time and action
• Experience in data maintenance, development charts, fitting presentations, cost negotiations, and factory communication
• Understanding the plus size market, womens fitting and being passionate in making women feel confident is a plus
• Understand of willing to learn on beauty development is a plus
• Experience in cut & sew is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist on all apparel design & beauty development initiatives

• Support Tech design & PD in all initiatives to improve Product Rating of 4.5+ stars and Fit as expected above 75% on average for all private label products.

• Attend weekly/biweekly fittings

• Establish strong relationships and communication with oversees factories

• Create & Maintain development line sheets for weekly reporting and status checking

• Support product development by owning all initial FOB LC costing.

• Weekly development updates maintained in WIP & Asana for all channels.

• Review daily emails & Track all product development with T&A Tracking in Asana & Development chart. 

• Collaborate with Customer Care to review private label PR & FAE to suggest & execute initiatives to improve overall product experience. 

• Conduct wear tests with customer base & Analyze results to implement improvements in all private label products. Ensure the success of this process & reporting with our research team.

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