Our client, The Jilly Box, was founded in 2019 by Jillian Harris and her business partner, Tyler Evans. The Jilly Box is a curated quarterly lifestyle subscription box filled with products loved by Jillian Harris and Team Jilly Box. Their team is passionate about supporting small, eco-friendly, diverse, and cruelty-free brands from across North America. Each box contains various brands that range from home decor, fashion, bath, beauty, health and wellness - all while keeping seasonality top of mind! Oftentimes you can find a custom item or two within The Jilly Box that has been designed exclusively by Jillian and Team Jilly Box.

The Jilly Box has an exciting opportunity for a temporary, full-time Product Development Specialist (20-months) to join their Kelowna, BC, based team. As the successful candidate, you will be required to work out of their Kelowna office a minimum of 1 day a week; the remainder of the week will be working from a home office. Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will support the sourcing and creative lead on all products with your technical development expertise to continue to build on the success of The Jilly Box brand with a focus on small, North American, eco-friendly, sustainable, culturally diverse, and cruelty-free brands! This role requires a dynamic individual with a strong understanding of procurement in the product development space.

What you will be doing:

• Support the sourcing/creative lead on all products across categories;
  
• Flag QC issues with samples to the warehouse;
  
• Confirm and share product details for marketing ensuring accuracy with product details and pricing;
  
• Assist with the marketing team each season to ensure they are informed about upcoming products;
  
• Ensure packaging is well-thought out to align with our values and reduce waste;
  
• Supplier communications - product customization, sampling process management, production timeline process and management;
  
• Technical development expertise;
  
• Maintain a high standard of product integrity;
  
• Support with determining size/quantity breakdown;
  
• Create spec sheets for products, packaging;
  
• Ownership of Fit Model Process/Try-ons;
  
• Prepare internal size chart references for apparel;
  
• Product details/inserts for instructional use;
  
• Liaise with graphic designer to ensure product packaging design and product design deadlines are met;
  
• Measure apparel items to check if it matches supplier size specs;
  
• Ensure samples are ready for photoshoots and in the office;
  
• Ownership of all products at sized shoots. Key member on-set for sized photoshoots;
  
• Organize and order photoshoot samples;
  
• Learn more about development and factories from vendors.
  

• Ideally, you have 3+ years of experience in a procurement product development space within the direct to consumer, retail, merchandising, or subscription box space;
  
• Experience working with various e-commerce platforms and vendors;
  
• An eye for detail and a high standard for quality;
  
• Experience with Google Workspace;
  
• Dedicated to learning, applying, championing, and communicating The Jilly Box's core values;
  
• Thorough knowledge and proven experience in product development;
  
• Experience establishing and sustaining collaborative working relationships and partnerships with various stakeholders;
  
• Work effectively independently and as part of a team;
  
• Are comfortable with tight deadlines;
  
• Strong problem solving abilities.
  

This exciting full-time, 20-month contract role offers a salary of $60,000-$65,000/year based on experience. After a 3-month waiting period, this position includes a comprehensive total compensation package including three weeks' vacation, health and dental benefits, access to a comprehensive mental health support program, continuing education opportunities and much more! If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to join a B-Corp certified employer who is committed to offering a living wage, submit your resume as soon as possible. Please note that examples of your current portfolio/work will be requested if you are short-listed during the recruitment process. We look forward to hearing from you!

The recruitment process:

• Video screen with Kristy Calvert, People & Culture Manager
  
• 45-minute video interview with Julien Kearns (Product Development Manager) and Kristy Calvert
  
• 45 minute video interview with Julie Horvath (VP of Operations), Julien Kearns and Taylor Smith (Product Development Specialist)
  
• Reference & security Checks
  
• Offer of employment.
  

The Jilly Box is an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, national origin or gender identity. They celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. They are committed to building a transparent environment where everyone feels heard, welcomed, and included. They believe Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are fundamental in our vision to create a better and more inclusive future and strongly encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. They are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process, providing accommodations to meet your needs. For any accessibility related requests, requests can be made to [email protected]. Accommodations can be provided in all parts of the hiring process.

The Jilly Box acknowledges our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx / Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial. They recognize, honour, and respect the syilx / Okanagan lands upon which we live, work, and play.