Product Development Associate, Accessories

About rag & bone From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process and collaboration for a more equitable future. Job Summary: rag & bone is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Product Development Associate to join our Accessories team. In this role, you will be instrumental in bringing our design team's concepts to life, serving as a key connector between creative vision and factory execution. You will manage all product and sourcing functions from initial development through production, collaborating daily with Design, Merchandising, and Production to ensure accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery across every stage. Responsibilities: Sample Development Maintain and manage daily WIP files for prototypes, material trials and approvals, and SMS Own spec management from SMS through production, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date at all times Troubleshoot technical issues with factories and provide timely, solution-oriented feedback Monitor SKU counts by category and update across each sample round Attend cross-functional meetings to ensure product changes are communicated and addressed promptly Track samples and proactively communicate delivery status to cross-functional teams Flag product concerns to Merchandising and Design during development and production stages Manage Seasonal Product Knowledge for Market Wedge and E-commerce Material Development Lead the development and sourcing of all raw materials through nominated and factory sourced suppliers — including leather, textiles, and trims — from initial development through production Manage seasonal color standards and approvals from proto through production Prepare and distribute all color masters to factories and suppliers Coordinate materials for trials and prototypes as needed Compile all MDS and costing information from suppliers and relay to factories in a timely manner Counter-source materials that fall outside price or MOQ targets Evaluate suppliers based on specialty, cost, quality, and lead times; conduct regular cost exercises Invoicing Code all sample and material invoices and ensure timely submission and payment Requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Development, with a focus on Soft Accessories or Leathergoods Highly organized with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines Strong communication and follow-up skills Self-motivated and solutions-driven, with a proactive approach to new and complex challenges Rules we live by | Rules you live by Be a Good Human | Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity Have No Fear | Innovate and solve problems Own Every Decision | Work together and get results Quality Matters | Not only with product, but we see it in our people Make Shit Happen | Be disciplined, be competitive Our in-office policy is in office, 4 days a week. Benefits Paid Time Off Clothing Allowance Generous Employee Discount Paid Parental Leave Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits 401k Salary: The target salary for this role is between $60,000 and $65,000 based on candidates' experience and expectations. rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.