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Product Development Associate

Los Angeles

ABOUT GOODR

We create and sell $25 active sunglasses for anyone. No slip, no bounce, all polarized, all fun. Interested in joining our team? Keep reading.

OUR VALUES: We have two core values: Fun & Authenticity.

  • FUN = Being sh*tty isn’t fun. Agreed? Taking pride in your work, finding joy in being GREAT, and celebrating wins… and losses. Now, that’s fun!
  • AUTHENTICITY = Focusing on being authentic over being liked. (Next-level guru stuff. Count it.)

Fun Fact: We do not allow email to be sent internally. Carrier pigeons only. JK, we use Slack.

AUTONOMY: We practice autonomy, empowerment, and accountability so that every team member can be in control of their own life.

  • HYBRID WORKING: Most roles are only required to be in office every Tuesday and Thursday with the occasional third day thrown in.
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: We have an all-company learning program so that we’re constantly leveling up our skills.

SUSTAINABILITY: We think Earth’s pretty rad. That’s why we take action wherever possible to limit our impact on the planet.

  • 1% FOR THE PLANET MEMBER: 1% of goodr’s annual sales go directly to environmental organizations.
  • CARBON NEUTRAL: In 2019, goodr became a 100% carbon neutral company.

Fun Fact: Each year we create limited-edition sunglasses made from 100% recycled materials called “These Shades are Trash.” Check out a pair and join the movement!


ABOUT THE ROLE

If you could be any fictional holiday character, who would you be? Duh, that’s an easy one. Obviously you would be one of Santa’s elves because you’re obsessed with making things! Does the idea of turning designs into reality make you feel merry? Do you love spreading children's joy to people all over the world in the form of sunglasses?! 

If you’re fervently nodding “yes,” then this position is for you! The Product Development Associate will support the Product Developers and manage basic development tasks and materials. You’ll help ensure our sunnies are up to standard and exceeding expectations quicker than you can say, “Ho ho ho”!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Help turn creative and ridiculous ideas into reality
  • Manage our sample library and sunglasses sample wall in our office, the Cove
  • Assist in creating tech packs and working with manufacturers to ensure product requirements are up to standard and on budget 
  • Be accountable and stick to agreed upon timelines, communicate early and often when things are off track - We don’t expect perfection, we expect communication
  • Work closely with teams like Design, Quality and Customer Service to ensure ideas keep flowing and all our products are up to standards for our customers
  • Communicate with manufacturers to support the development process
  • Participate in sourcing research and help with vendor vetting 
  • Aid in maintaining development line plans with accurate target costs/sells, product info, packaging dimensions, SKU info to be uploaded into our ERP system
  • Support the team in turning the design team’s vision into reality. They may ask to put grass on frames, block blue light, develop scratch n sniff lenses. Who knows, but you can contribute to making it happen
  • Assist in coordinating the incoming samples for development, golden approvals, content shoot, sales samples, material library etc…
  • Ensure we create sunglasses that always meet the 4 f’s; fun, functional, fashionable, ‘ffordable
  • This role is in the Product Development team and will report directly to the Director of Product Development
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

  • May or may not have a degree...we don’t care (bonus points for Basset Hound Science or Dinosaur Law)
  • Loves everything above
  • Asks a lot of questions 
  • 1+ years of product development experience is required
  • A product associate or developer excited to take on new projects and work outside their comfort zone
  • A wiz with Adobe programs, specifically Illustrator, is a MUST
  • Proficiency on a Mac and GSuite (especially spreadsheets!)
  • A rockstar communicator and problem solver (you don’t shy away from a challenge)
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Asana is a BIG plus
  • Dependable with the willingness to take the initiative to work collaboratively and with a sense of urgency
  • Loves the work more than a paycheck 
  • Loves getting and giving feedback 
  • Is into personal growth
  • Thinks Fun is being great (not partying) 
  • Is proactive and an independent problem solver! (Can you google a question?)

WHAT YOU GET

  • A role at a company that is going to the moon
  • The opportunity to show up every day and have fun
  • The ability to learn and grow as a person
  • Paid vacation (we encourage you to take time off!)
  • Paycheck... obviously. Salary range: $57k - $67K, final number dependent on experience
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • 401(K) with company matching
  • Financial Wellness Counseling
  • Sunglasses. Duh.

**No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

NEXT STEPS

Here's what we expect the hiring process for this role to be, should all go well with your candidacy. This entire process is expected to take 8 weeks to complete and you'd be expected to start on a specific date. 

1. Application

2. Fill out a form with basic questions

3. 20 minute introductory interview with HR team member

4. 20 minute culture interview with HR team member

5. 90 minute in-person interviews with peers and manager

6. Final assignment and presentation

7. Offer!

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  • Resume
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