Product Development & E-Commerce Associate

Job Title

Product Development & E-Commerce Associate

Company

Ashford Fifth

Job Type

Part-time / Flexible

Workplace

Remote

Job Description

Ashford Fifth is looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and commercially minded Product Development & E-Commerce Associate to support the development, management, and digital presentation of our fashion and lifestyle products.

The role involves researching market trends, identifying product opportunities, developing product concepts, creating AI-assisted product visuals, and working closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to ensure products and visual assets are properly prepared for publication across our e-commerce platforms and digital channels.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of fashion/product trends, e-commerce, Generative AI, and prompt engineering, with the ability to turn market insights and creative ideas into commercially viable products.

Key Responsibilities

• Research current fashion, consumer, and market trends to identify new product opportunities.

• Conduct market surveys and competitor research to understand customer preferences, pricing, product demand, and emerging trends.

• Assist in developing new products and refining existing product concepts.

• Create detailed Generative AI prompts for product and fashion visualization.

• Generate and curate high-quality AI-assisted product images based on Ashford Fifth’s creative direction.

• Review generated visuals and make sure they accurately represent the intended product, design, styling, and brand aesthetic.

• Prepare finalized product images and relevant information for submission to the CTO.

• Work directly with the Chief Technology Officer to coordinate the movement of product assets from development to the website/e-commerce platform.

• Provide the CTO with the necessary product images, names, descriptions, specifications, and other relevant information required for publishing.

• Assist with product uploads, categorization, organization, and management on the e-commerce platform.

• Monitor existing products and recommend improvements based on customer response, market trends, and sales performance.

• Assist with product naming, descriptions, positioning, and presentation.

• Maintain consistency across product visuals and ensure that all products align with Ashford Fifth’s brand identity.

• Keep an organized record of products developed, assets created, research findings, and product status.

• Collaborate with the brand, social media, creative, technology, and operations teams where necessary.

Required Skills

• Product Development

• E-Commerce Management

• Generative AI

• Prompt Engineering

• Market Research

• Product Research & Trend Analysis

• Product Management

• Fashion/Consumer Product Understanding

• AI Image Generation

• Content & Product Presentation

• Basic digital marketing knowledge

• Strong attention to detail

• Good written and verbal communication

• Organization and time management

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred Skills

Experience with tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, Leonardo AI, Canva, Shopify/WooCommerce or similar e-commerce platforms would be an advantage.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is creative but commercially minded. You should not only be able to create attractive visuals; you should understand why a product should exist, who it is for, how it should be positioned, and how it can be presented effectively online.

You should also be comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment and collaborating directly with the CTO and other members of the Ashford Fifth team.

Reporting / Collaboration

Works directly with: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Collaborates with: Brand Management, Creative, Social Media, Marketing, and Operations teams.

Application

Interested candidates should submit their CV / portfolio to admin@ashfordfifth.com, along with a brief explanation of their experience with product development, e-commerce, Generative AI, prompt engineering, or market research.

Compensation Structure

Ashford Fifth is an early-stage startup currently in its development and pre-revenue phase. As we build the brand, develop our products, and prepare for commercial launch, we are offering a startup-based compensation structure rather than a conventional fixed salary at this stage.

The compensation package will include:

• Equity participation in Ashford Fifth, subject to the agreed terms and conditions.

• Monthly stipend during the startup/pre-revenue phase, with the specific amount to be discussed and agreed upon based on the candidate’s experience, responsibilities, and availability.

• Performance and growth-based opportunities as the business develops and begins generating consistent sales.

• As Ashford Fifth reaches commercial stability and begins generating revenue, the compensation structure will be reviewed and transitioned toward a more conventional salary-based arrangement.

The startup has been in development for approximately 9 months, and this role is an opportunity to join the team at an early stage and grow alongside the company.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are excited about building something from the ground up and who understand the opportunities and realities of joining an early-stage business.

The equity and monthly stipend structure will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.

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