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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own development and maintenance of detailed tech packs, including BOMs
- Translate design concepts into production-ready handbags and accessories
- Evaluate and approve multiple factory counter samples to ensure alignment with approved designs and existing styles
- Partner with factories on sampling, pattern development, and construction refinement
- Create and maintain a development and seasonal tracker for all samples and materials
- Collaborate closely with design on core collections, limited drops, and specialty projects
- Recommend construction improvements (stitching, reinforcement, hardware placement, etc.)
- Organize and manage internal wear testing for new developments; analyze and action feedback
- Provide clear, actionable feedback to factory partners to refine design and usability
- Manage sample requests and coordinate shipping for internal and executive approvals (including CEO reviews)
- Participate in sample reviews with Design team to assess structure, durability, functionality, and finishings
- Manage development timelines from concept through production readiness
- Ensure all tech packs, BOMs, strike-offs, and approvals are finalized prior to PO pass-off
- Partner cross-functionally to align on launch calendars and key milestones
- Coordinate pre-production and final sample approvals
- Allocate materials and trims to factories across all sampling stages
- Launch seasonal material sourcing with vendors and manage material bookings for sample and production needs
- Manage all vendor-sourced materials, trims, and components to ensure approval readiness
- Partner with production and sourcing teams on MOQ restrictions, lead times, and surcharges
- Manage and negotiate product costing
- Support material testing for durability, quality, and performance
- Support sourcing of sustainable and ethical materials aligned with brand standards
- Contribute to ongoing sustainability initiatives and vendor accountability
- Act as the primary liaison between design, production, sourcing, and manufacturing partners
- Ensure clear communication on expectations, revisions, timelines, and approvals
- Partner with production on material testing and quality control
- Support successful product launches through strong project management and alignment across teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong understanding of handbag construction, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Hands-on experience creating and managing tech packs and working directly with factories
- Knowledge of materials such as vegan leather, textiles, linings, and hardware components
- Experience managing sampling, costing, and vendor relationships
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple timelines, priorities, and stakeholders
- Strong communication skills with experience leading vendor conversations and negotiations
- Passion for quality, craftsmanship, and thoughtful product design
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally
- Interest in sustainability and working with a growing, female-founded brand
Benefits
Comp & perks- 15 days of paid vacation
- Health benefits coverage
- $250 annual period & menstrual budget
- $1,000 annual allowance towards Poppy & Peonies product
- $400 home office setup allowance
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
tech packsBOMshandbag constructionmaterials sourcingsampling managementcostingvendor relationshipsmaterial testingsustainable materialsquality control
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationproject managementnegotiationattention to detailfeedback analysisproblem-solvingtime managementleadership