Why JAANUU: JAANUU is the first physician-founded, design-led medical apparel brand built for the people who care for others every day. We believe healthcare professionals deserve uniforms that are not only functional and performance-driven, but also thoughtfully designed, modern, and expressive of who they are. We operate at the intersection of fashion, function, and community - bringing elevated design standards to an industry that’s long been overlooked creatively. From product innovation to brand storytelling, everything we do is rooted in respect for the healthcare community and a commitment to making their everyday work feel better. Summary/Impact: This key role manages all stages of the product development process from concept through launch, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality development of all components and materials. The position leads the cross-functional team, oversees sampling processes, manages supplier communication, and ensures seamless execution through purchase order handoff. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter eager to make a significant impact in a start-up environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the development and approval process, including trims, fabric, lab dips, strike-offs, packaging, BOM review, and sample development
- Support weekly cross-functional development meetings to track progress and troubleshoot as needed to protect TNAs
- Manage WIPs and deliverables across various vendors.
- Maintain and organize all development-related files and tracking documents, both in PLM and in physical form
- Update BOMs with designers as necessary and forward them to the factory promptly.
- Send final BOMs to factories accurately and promptly
- Attend fittings and proto reviews with designers, facilitate issue resolution, and ensure appropriate documentation is obtained
- Communicate and understand potential production issues with vendors and internally
Requirements/Skills:
- 2+ years of apparel product development experience
- Highly organized professional with excellent planning and prioritization skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work under pressure, maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for building trustworthy relationships with suppliers and colleagues
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development or related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Google Workplace, and PLM (Centric is a plus)
- A unique and diverse individual who will provide a different perspective for global growth; the person is inclusive by nature and values differing points of view
- Ability to reasonably commute to our office in El Segundo, CA up to 3 days per week
Physical/Environmental Demands:
- Primarily an office-based role
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Frequent handling of fabric, garment samples, and product materials - may involve lifting, folding, and carrying items up to 25-30 lbs (sample boxes, fabric bolts, etc.)
- Visual acuity required to assess color, print, construction details, and fabric quality
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. For California applicants only, the hourly rate for this role will start at $25/hour on a part-time, hourly basis with very limited overtime eligibility.