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Three Ten is a merchandising company based out of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2017 by Jeff Delson, Three Ten sets itself apart from traditional merchandising by offering clients an elevated and specialized branding experience. We work with some of the world's largest Artists & Brands with projects that include music, sports, entertainment IP, experiential, retail stores and pop-up shops. In 2024, Three Ten became a part of the Sony Music Entertainment Group.

We are looking for a motivated Associate Technical Product Developer to support development across multiple product categories including Apparel, Accessories, and Home goods within the entertainment, music, and pop culture world. You will assist in bridging creative vision and production reality, helping to ensure products are built to spec, costed appropriately, sourced strategically, and delivered on time. This is a great opportunity to grow your technical product development career within a dynamic, fast-paced merchandising environment.

• Support end-to-end technical development for product lines, assisting with sourcing, techpacks, sample approvals, and final production.
• Collaborate with design, production, and client services teams to help translate concepts into buildable retail- and tour-ready products.
• Research category-specific innovations, material technologies, and emerging trends to inform the Creative team.
• Assist with sourcing efforts by helping to identify and evaluate new vendors and factory partners, including researching innovative materials, techniques, and product capabilities.
• Help develop and maintain detailed techpacks including technical specifications, production art, and quality standards across apparel, accessories, and homegoods categories.
• Support product costing efforts by coordinating with vendors and production teams and assisting in cost analysis.
• Assist in the sample review process by tracking sample comments, consolidating feedback from stakeholders, and communicating updates to vendors.
• Help manage development and production calendars across product drops, flagging potential timeline risks to senior team members.
• Support vendor communication across domestic and overseas factories, helping to facilitate sample approvals and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure product safety and quality standards are maintained.

• 2-4 years of technical product development experience in apparel and/or accessories; experience in licensed or pop culture product a plus.
• Foundational proficiency in building techpacks including BOMs, technical specifications, and production artwork.
• Basic understanding of product costing and margin concepts; experience supporting cost negotiations a plus.
• Some experience with vendor or factory communication across domestic or global sourcing markets.
• Ability to manage and track development calendars across multiple product lines with guidance from senior developers.
• Exposure to a range of product types and technical design requirements.
• Familiarity with licensor approval processes and navigating brand guidelines preferred.
• Awareness of global compliance standards including product testing, social audits, and QC practices.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally across teams.
• Works well both independently and collaboratively, with strong follow-through and self-initiative.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Proficient in Office and Google Suites.

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day  
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best 
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching 
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans 
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.  
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next  
• Time off for a winter recess

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