Associate Product Developer - North Mankato, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you prepared to weave enchantment and bring Halloween fantasies to life? At FUN.com, we beckon a spirited and creative Associate Product Developer to join our coven of Halloween aficionados! If you possess a passion for transforming mere ideas into tangible spells of delight and a love for all things spooky, then this is your magical invitation to join our bewitching adventure!

We are seeking a detail-driven and proactive Associate Product Developer to support our dynamic product development team. In this role, you'll help manage products from concept through production, partnering closely with Design, Buying, Licensing, and overseas factory partners to deliver high-quality, creative products on time and on cost. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment.

Wage: $46,500/year

Requirements

Evaluate tech packs and specs to communicate construction, design, and sizing details for each project to overseas partners and factories

Partner with Designers to review design intent, materials, and construction methods

Communicate with overseas factories to request samples, track progress, and resolve development issues

Review sample photos and confirm alignment with design, fit, and quality expectations

Participate in sample review meetings and document clear, actionable revisions

Assist in reviewing sample and production costing against target costs

Identify opportunities to reduce sampling, material, or construction costs while maintaining quality

Work with internal departments to make sure all deadlines and development requirements are being met

Communicate risks, delays, or roadblocks to leadership proactively

Coordinate with Licensing teams to support submission approvals and ensure licensed requirements are met

Provide input on styling, image accuracy, and product representation as needed

Manage product development from initial concept through to completion

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities

Ability to work across different systems and adapt to new processes

Participate in regular status meetings with overseas partners, including occasional evening calls

Other duties assigned

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment

Clear written and verbal communication skills, including with international partners

Preferred qualifications: (if any)

1-2 years of experience in product development, apparel production, or manufacturing

Hands-on knowledge of garment construction and materials

Experience working with overseas factories (China experience preferred)

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

Degree in Apparel Design, Product Development, Merchandising, or related field (or equivalent work experience)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Understanding of apparel product development workflows and timelines

Working knowledge of garment construction, materials, and costing fundamentals

Ability to interpret and communicate technical information clearly

Comfort working with partners for whom English may be a second language

Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills

Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment

Strong applied knowledge in project costing