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Product Development Associate (Sleep/ Play)

Little Sleeppies

Little Sleeppies

Product
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on May 7, 2025

About Us

Little Sleepies is one the fastest growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazine (#1 in retail)! We are an eCommerce company that specializes in buttery soft pajamas for the whole family and children’s daywear. Our proprietary Lunaluxe® & Soluxe® bamboo fabrics are custom-milled for maximum softness and function. Driven by creativity, passion, and the desire to do something extraordinary, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world. We’re excited to be doing this, and we hope you will be too. If our mission resonates, we would love to hear from you!

Location

Hybrid out of our brand new, state-of-the-art headquarters in Los Angeles, CA

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The Role:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Product Design Associate Developer to support the development of our core Sleep category. You’ll work closely with Design, Production, and Merchandising to bring product concepts to life, helping to ensure every pajama, onesie, and matching family set meets our high standards for comfort, quality, and cuteness.

This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about apparel development and wants to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What you’ll do:

  • Assist in managing the product lifecycle from design hand-off through final production approval for Sleep styles
  • Support technical development, including BOM creation, spec review, and fit sample tracking
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain the development calendar and ensure key milestones are met
  • Communicate with overseas vendors on sample updates, material requests, and product revisions
  • Attend fit sessions and document fit notes, approvals, and changes
  • Organize and maintain development records, prototypes, and sample libraries
  • Support raw material sourcing and lab dip / strike-off submissions
  • Partner with Product Development Manager on maintaining vendor scorecards and pre-production readiness

What you’ll bring to the team:

  • 1–3 years of experience in apparel product development, ideally in children’s or sleepwear
  • Experience working with overseas vendors
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Understanding of apparel construction, fabrics, and trims
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple styles and timelines
  • Proficiency in Excel, PLM systems, and Adobe Illustrator is a plus
  • A team player attitude and willingness to learn and grow
  • Bonus Points: Are familiar with CPSIA regulations and children’s apparel compliance
  • Extra Bonus Points: Bilingual in Mandarin or Vietnamese

What we’re excited to offer you:

  • Ability to work cross-functionally with a fast-growing team, with smile-sparking products that turn everyday moments into magical memories
  • A supportive environment that fosters and encourages new ideas and innovation
  • The opportunity to stock your drawers with Little Sleepies! Free pajamas & Play product when you join (and every year on your work anniversary!) and a generous employee discount all year long to keep you cozy

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off, vacation
  • Sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Home office stipend
  • Internet stipend
  • Company discount
  • Team building activities
  • Company-issued computer

Little Sleepies is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.