Product Development Associate, Luggage
Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. In support of our mission, we are seeking a Product Development Associate, Luggage to join our Product Development team.
Want to help us transform the travel experience? The ideal candidate will have had experience in updating WIP trackers, following up on costing, planning and facilitating category meetings amongst other administrative tasks in order to keep the PD team organized and moving forward. You will report to the Sr PD Manager, Luggage based in our New York City office.
As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.
What you’ll do:
- Maintain product development trackers for luggage and accessories categories, product changes, supplier sourcing and cost tracking.
- Ensure timeliness of sample shipments, Evaluation Reports and costing from manufacturers.
- Process information from manufacturers and suppliers to bring thought out recommendations for product improvements or changes to PD team.
- Track packages and samples (incoming and outgoing) for the various projects the team is working on. Coordinate daily inflow & outflow of product shipments and unboxing of packages.
- Prepare for internal and cross functional product category meetings and circulate notes to team members.
- Scheduling, monitoring, and prioritizing of the day-to-day incoming communication and requests for time
- Manage confidential records and notes for the Product Development team
- Manage the document flow between prod development / legal and our suppliers for NDA’s and CoC.
- Facilitate day-to-day communications with vendors and manufacturing partners / key role in building strong and trusted relationships with overseas partners
Who you are:
- Have 1+ years of full-time experience as a product coordinator, or in a similar role providing administrative support to a product team
- Demonstrates ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and successfully
- Possesses strong project management skills: one who thinks ahead and anticipates needs—you’re never satisfied with the status quo, always thinking “how can we do this better?”
- Hard working with a "no task is too small" attitude
- Operates as a “partner” / in it together and naturally builds relationships with internal teams and external manufacturing partners
- Comfortable working independently, but also knows when to ask for help
- Adhere to confidentiality and sensitive information protocols
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic environment
- A passionate ambassador of the brand
- You love to travel (but that’s a given)
- Team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Passionate about transforming travel (but that’s a given!)
- You can show proof of COVID-19 vaccination & adherence to HQ COVID office policies using Bindle, a secure platform that verifies vaccination status without sharing private health information, within 30 days of hire
You’ll love working at Away because:
- We travel. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. You’ll have generous PTO to explore new places and access to Away products to ensure your travels are seamless. And once you’re here for three years, you’ll earn a sabbatical and a bonus to take a well-deserved trip.
- We’re not just employees. We’re people. We offer insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental), tax savings plans for retirement, dependent care, commuter benefits, generous and inclusive parental leave, and a kitchen stocked with organic snacks and coffee.
- We’ll invest in your career. Our company’s growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You’ll have access to a number of professional development opportunities so that you can keep up with the company’s evolving needs.
- We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is, too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, our new office in downtown Manhattan, and more, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their best selves to work.
- We offer competitive compensation packages. We deeply value the talent our team brings to the table, and believe that fair and equitable total compensation packages are part of our commitment to everyone who works here.
- And so much more…! You can bring your dog to work. We organize ways to give back to our local communities.
About Away:
Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. The company launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on and has since expanded to offer an array of luggage and travel essentials built for the modern traveler. Headquartered in New York City, with teams in London and Toronto, Away currently ships products to over 35 countries around the world. Away has been named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” and has been recognized on TIME’s list of “Best Inventions.” To learn more, visit awaytravel.com.
EEO Statement:
Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability.
Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].