Title: Product Assistant

Location: New York City (In-Office, 5 Days/Week)

At Brunch, we believe every day should feel like a vacation. We design functional, effortless footwear that makes life more comfortable—whether you’re strolling to your favorite brunch spot, unwinding at home, or exploring the city. As a young and growing brand, we’re looking for someone who’s excited to create cool products and wants to be part of a small but dynamic team shaping the future of leisure-inspired footwear.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development & Sampling
• Assist in the development of new footwear styles, working closely with design, materials, and production.
• Help track and organize samples from factories—evaluating materials, construction, fit, and quality.
• Maintain the product development calendar, ensuring that all milestones (sample approvals, testing, and production) stay on track.
• Support fit and wear testing processes, gathering feedback and ensuring Brunch’s products meet our comfort and style standards.
• Materials & Sourcing
• Research new materials, components, and suppliers to improve product quality and innovation.
• Work with vendors to request material swatches, color options, and pricing.
• Help maintain an up-to-date library of materials and components for easy reference.
• Factory & Vendor Communications
• Communicate with factories and material suppliers daily to track progress and production timelines.
• Support vendor onboarding and relationship management to ensure seamless production.
• Help document and troubleshoot production issues, working with factories to find solutions for delays or quality concerns.
• Assist in managing purchase orders (POs), tracking orders from placement to delivery.
• Help oversee quality control, checking production samples for any inconsistencies before final production.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in product development, production, materials sourcing, or a related field (internships count!)
• Degree in fashion, business, industrial design, or a related field (preferred, but not required)
• Familiarity with footwear, accessories, or apparel production is a plus
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Excel, Adobe Illustrator
• Must be based in NYC and willing to work in-office 5 days a week

What We’re Looking For

• You’re Passionate About Product – Whether it’s shoes, apparel, or accessories, you love thinking about how things are made, why certain materials are chosen, and what makes a product truly great.
• You’re Organized & Detail-Oriented – You can juggle multiple projects at once, track deadlines, and stay on top of small but important details.
• You Love Learning – You don’t need tons of experience, but you should be eager to dive into materials, sourcing, and production processes.
• You’re Comfortable in a Startup – Things move fast here, and we need someone who thrives in a scrappy, entrepreneurial environment.
• You Communicate Well – You’ll be talking to factories, vendors, and internal teams, so being clear, professional, and proactive is key.

Why You’ll Love Working at Brunch

• Make an Impact – We’re a small team, which means your work will directly shape our products.
• Startup Energy – Things move fast, and no two days are the same.
• Cool Products – Work on innovative footwear designed for everyday comfort and style.
• Fun Team Culture – We work hard but keep things light, laid-back, and collaborative.