Product Development Associate - Textiles

Job Type:

• Full Time
• Hybrid onsite at the Visual Warehouse located in Draper, Utah (strongly preferred)
• Experience Level: 4 years

Overview:

Our Product Development team plays a central role in shaping the textiles that bring warmth and comfort into our customers’ homes—from cozy bedding and bath to thoughtfully made pillows, rugs, and linens. We’re growing and looking for someone who’s as passionate about fibers, textures, and quality as we are.

As a Product Development Associate (Textiles), you’ll support the development of our soft goods assortment. This role is perfect for someone with a background in textiles, apparel, home product development, or fabric sourcing—especially someone who has studied textiles or materials science, or has experience with fabric development in apparel or home.

Depending on your level of experience, you’ll either own specific product categories or assist senior developers and designers in bringing designs from concept to launch.

Who We Are:

Founded in 2014, Studio McGee, Inc. is one of the fastest growing home design brands in America. Our journey began with a thriving interiors business that focused on approachable, yet aspirational design. By leveraging the power of digital communities, we were able to expand our footprint in the interior design industry through an unconventional approach that connected us with our consumers. We continued to carry that forward-thinking attitude into the launch of our retail business, McGee & Co., which anchors the operational and revenue growth of our company. Our licensing partnerships allow us to further expand our design voice beyond our own collection. From a multi-year partnership with Target to an Emmy-nominated Netflix Series and a NY Times Best-Selling book, Studio McGee's passion is to empower people to design with an approachability that enhances their daily life and elevates their everyday. Whether following us on social media or becoming part of our company, we invite you to join us on our mission to “Make Life Beautiful.” 

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Assist in the development of new bedding, bath, pillow, linen, and rug products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sourcing, merchandising, and creative to keep projects on track
• Maintain seasonal trackers, product development calendars, and PLM systems
• Prepare and track SKUs, specs, and sample information across categories
• Comfortable managing a SKU-intensive category with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Review lab dips, handlooms, strike-offs, and samples to ensure quality and aesthetic alignment with our brand
• Maintain physical and digital sample libraries, swatch cards, and development records

Fabric & Material Specialization

• Evaluate fabric performance, construction, and finishes, especially for durability and hand-feel
• Partner with sourcing to identify new textile mills and fabrications that align with our quality standards
• Support vendor communication to ensure textiles meet both design and functional standards
• Communicate clearly and effectively with global vendors, including navigating language barriers
• Contribute to testing and compliance processes for soft goods

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a point of contact for questions about textiles for the Fulfillment, Customer Experience, and Marketing teams
• Coordinate with the Visual Styling and Creative teams to ensure sample availability for photoshoots and launches
• Attend or support sample reviews, pass-offs, and product approvals

What You'll Bring:

• 4 years of experience in product development, apparel/textile design, or sourcing for soft goods
• A background or degree in textile design, materials science, product development, or a related field
• Deep understanding of fibers, weaves, finishes, and textile performance
• Deep understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from concept through production.
• A love of design, craftsmanship, and quality—combined with strong organizational skills
• A collaborative communicator with strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in Google Workspace, Excel, and PLM systems (experience with Backbone or Airtable is a plus)
• Able to review and approve top-of-production (TOP) samples for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to approved standards
• This role is based in Utah. Due to the hands-on nature of the role including the handling of initial, revised, and TOP samples, and coordinating sample handoff to Visual Styling for photoshoots, candidates must be located in Utah or willing to relocate.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation bonuses
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, accident, pet)
• Open PTO
• 401k with 4% company match up to 6%
• Exclusive Team Member discount at mcgeeandco.com access to Team Member warehouse sales
• Opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative team

McGee is proud to be an equal opportunity employer - we see the beauty of celebrating our teams' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Together we Make Life Beautiful.