Senior Associate, Design (Product Design & Development)

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Associate, Design (Product Design & Development) to support the execution of our Bed and Bath product categories as we continue to grow and evolve our assortment.

At Brooklinen, product quality is at the center of everything we do. Our Design team is responsible for translating thoughtful design, material innovation, and rigorous development standards into products customers live with every day.

This role works closely with our Senior Designers to help translate design direction into clear technical documentation, coordinate sample development, and maintain the systems that keep product development moving forward. It's a strong early-career opportunity for someone who wants to build real craft in textile product development and learn how great products are brought to life from concept through production.

You'll partner with Design, Product Development, Production, and our global vendor partners to help ensure design concepts are translated accurately into production-ready specifications and samples. If you're energized by the intersection of creativity, materials, and product execution, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Support the execution of seasonal design development across the Bed and Bath categories
• Translate design direction into detailed tech packs, CADs, and colorway renderings used for vendor production
• Maintain and update design documentation, ensuring specifications, materials, and construction details remain accurate
• Coordinate sample requests and track sample development through proto and approval rounds
• Prepare samples and documentation for internal review meetings and capture feedback for vendor revisions
• Partner with Product Development and Production teams to ensure design details are clearly communicated and documented
• Maintain organized design archives, swatch libraries, and material references used by the team
• Update PLM systems with accurate product and design information
• Support seasonal line reviews by preparing materials, visuals, and documentation

We're Looking For

• 2-4 years of experience in product design, product development, or technical design within home textiles, apparel, or soft goods
• Strong attention to detail and an instinct for organization
• Comfortable managing multiple development tasks and timelines simultaneously
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience working with PLM systems or similar product documentation tools

Nice to Have

• Experience with home textiles, bedding, bath, or sewn goods
• Familiarity with fabric construction and textile materials
• Exposure to global vendor or supplier communication
• Experience working with development calendars or milestone tracking

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and well-organized tech packs and design documentation
• Consistent follow-through on sample tracking and development milestones
• Reliable support for Senior Designers across seasonal development work
• Organized design archives and material libraries that the team can easily access
• Strong collaboration with Product Development and Production partners

Compensation

Base salary range: $69,000-$85,000, plus equity.

Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, and market data.

Benefits & Perks

• Up to 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage (employee-only)
• Fertility & family-building support (up to $20,000 lifetime)
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave
• 20 vacation days (25 after 5 years) plus year-round Summer Fridays
• Hybrid work schedule with two core in-office days (Tues-Thurs)
• Remote Thanksgiving week and remote last week of December
• Up to four additional remote weeks per year with approval
• 40% employee discount plus seasonal product allowance
• One Medical, Talkspace, and $1,000 per year via Joon for wellness
• One-month paid sabbatical at five years

Why Join Us?

Brooklinen is a place where thoughtful people do meaningful work - with warmth, clarity, and shared purpose. We value care, collaboration, balance, and continuous growth. If this role excites you, even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Diverse experiences and perspectives make us stronger.

About Brooklinen

Brooklinen was founded in 2014 with a simple belief: that comfort can bring happiness. Today, we're one of the largest soft goods brands in the U.S., designing for real life and real homes with products that pair elevated quality and accessible pricing. Our assortment - from sheets and towels to thoughtful additions for the modern bedroom - has earned over 100,000 five-star reviews and recognition from Architectural Digest, Good Housekeeping, Wirecutter, and more. We're growing thoughtfully, evolving intentionally, and committed to creating a home for people who care deeply about their craft - and each other.

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