About Lalo:
Lalo is a modern family brand designing thoughtfully made products that support families through the earliest stages of life. We are a fast-growing, design-driven company where ideas move quickly and ownership matters. Our work balances creativity with operational rigor to build high-quality products through close collaboration, high standards, and a shared commitment to doing our work well.
About the Role:
The Product Development Coordinator supports the Category Lead(s) in bringing products from concept through launch by providing strong coordination, organization, and follow-through. This role ensures the Category Lead(s) has clear information, reliable tracking, and day-to-day support to lead effectively and keep cross-functional partners aligned.
This is an early career role designed for someone who is eager to learn how products are developed in a fast-paced, startup environment. No prior product development experience is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative & Operational Support
- Support the Category Director by tracking projects, timelines, and key milestones across assigned categories
- Maintain product development trackers, sample logs, and PD documentation
- Provide administrative and project support across Category, Design, Product Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and CX teams
- Prepare monthly reports on product performance and customer insights to share crossfunctionally
- Support Operations in new item setup by providing accurate product specifications and details
Planning & Product Development Support
- Assist with market, competitive, and category research for new products
- Support product development activities by tracking sample reviews, feedback, and revisions
- Help maintain product specifications, materials, and documentation
- Assist with tracking product testing, safety documentation, and compliance requirements in coordination with Quality and vendors
- Evening availability (depending on location) will be required weekly as needed for meetings (virtual) with overseas suppliers
Launch Support
- Support product launches by helping coordinate timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional handoffs
- Assist in gathering and organizing launch-ready product information and documentation
- Track readiness across key launch milestones and flag risks or delays
- Support post-launch documentation updates and follow-ups as needed
Required Qualifications
Who you are: You’re detail-oriented and organized, and a strong communicator. You’re proactive, curious, and energized in a fast-moving environment, and you care about learning, growing, and supporting others. You’re excited to grow your career as part of a thoughtful, collaborative, and ambitious team.
- Bachelor’s degree
- 0-2 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, or support role, preferably within a product-focused environment
- Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
- Proficient in GSuite and Excel
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively
- Strong communication skills, capable of working collaboratively within a team
Why Join Lalo?
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall well-being
- 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you plan for the future
- Remote-First Work Environment
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (and we encourage you to use it)
- Complimentary access to Lalo products for your own family
- Join a fast-growing organization that offers meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
- Be part of a team that values thoughtful collaboration, accountability, and respect
