Product Assistant Jobs
Product Assistant jobs are open across consumer goods, tech, media, and retail, with specializations in product operations, go-to-market support, and product analytics, from entry-level to associate product manager. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Key Responsibilities
- Project Timeline Management: Own the end-to-end tracking and reporting of product development timelines, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of progress, milestones, and potential blockers.
- Packaging Execution Management: Coordinate and manage packaging execution, including the precise coordination of photoshoot briefs to ensure visual assets align with product and brand vision.
- Product Development Support: Provide crucial support to the Product Development team, including accurately uploading Product Data Books (PDB) to our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and meticulously recapping new development comments and feedback.
- Trademark and Customs Compliance Review: Facilitate the review of trademark and customs compliance with cross-functional (CF) partners, ensuring all new products adhere to regulatory requirements and have accurate customs classifications.
- Conversion Sample Review: Coordinate and manage the review process for conversion samples. This includes reviewing samples, facilitating alignment discussions with cross-functional partners, and clearly communicating results and next steps.
- Category Report and Insights: Contribute to category reporting and insights by conducting competitive shopping (comp shop) analysis, assisting with market analysis, coordinating ideation sessions, and supporting consumer insight activities, then compiling and reporting on findings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 2 - 4 years of experience in a product development, project coordination, merchandising, or operations support role.
- Strong organizational skills with an exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, especially for data entry, documentation, and compliance reviews.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various internal teams.
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn about product development processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Design, or a related field
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Basic understanding of packaging design and production processes.
- Exposure to consumer insights research or market analysis.
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.
Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
Key Responsibilities
- Project Timeline Management: Own the end-to-end tracking and reporting of product development timelines, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of progress, milestones, and potential blockers.
- Packaging Execution Management: Coordinate and manage packaging execution, including the precise coordination of photoshoot briefs to ensure visual assets align with product and brand vision.
- Product Development Support: Provide crucial support to the Product Development team, including accurately uploading Product Data Books (PDB) to our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and meticulously recapping new development comments and feedback.
- Trademark and Customs Compliance Review: Facilitate the review of trademark and customs compliance with cross-functional (CF) partners, ensuring all new products adhere to regulatory requirements and have accurate customs classifications.
- Conversion Sample Review: Coordinate and manage the review process for conversion samples. This includes reviewing samples, facilitating alignment discussions with cross-functional partners, and clearly communicating results and next steps.
- Category Report and Insights: Contribute to category reporting and insights by conducting competitive shopping (comp shop) analysis, assisting with market analysis, coordinating ideation sessions, and supporting consumer insight activities, then compiling and reporting on findings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 2 - 4 years of experience in a product development, project coordination, merchandising, or operations support role.
- Strong organizational skills with an exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, especially for data entry, documentation, and compliance reviews.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various internal teams.
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn about product development processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Design, or a related field
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Basic understanding of packaging design and production processes.
- Exposure to consumer insights research or market analysis.
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.
Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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Who's Hiring
- Gap10
- Morgan Stanley8
- State Street5
- icapital4
- SKIMS3
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field
- Experience with project management or task tracking tools such as Jira or Asana
- Ability to write clear product requirements, user stories, or PRDs
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau
- Demonstrated experience conducting user research or synthesizing customer feedback
- Familiarity with agile or scrum development processes and sprint ceremonies
Tips for Your Product Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to product metrics
Product assistant roles expect you to show impact, not just tasks. Rewrite each bullet to show what changed after your work, whether that's a faster launch cycle, a reduced backlog, or a user research study that shaped a roadmap decision.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Hiring managers for product assistant roles care about your ability to sync engineering, design, and marketing. Call out specific moments where you owned a meeting, tracked dependencies, or kept a release on schedule across two or more teams.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing. Applying in the first few days of a posting significantly increases your chances of moving to a screen.
Filter openings by product stage
A product assistant role at a seed-stage startup runs very differently from one at a large enterprise. Early-stage roles expect you to own more and document everything yourself, while larger companies want someone who can operate inside established sprint and release processes.
Prepare a case study for your portfolio
Many product assistant interviews include a take-home exercise or presentation. Build at least one documented case study showing how you identified a user problem, helped shape a solution, and tracked the outcome, even if it came from a side project or internship.
Negotiate your scope, not just your salary
When you receive an offer, ask which product areas you'll own in your first 90 days and how success is measured for someone in this role. That question signals product maturity and helps you evaluate whether the role will develop your skills the way you need.
Product Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product assistants?
Gap, Morgan Stanley, and State Street are hiring the most product assistants right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer tech, media, and retail companies tend to post the highest volume of product assistant roles.
How many product assistant jobs are remote?
About 63% of product assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by company size and product stage. Product operations and product analytics sub-roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles requiring close collaboration with hardware or in-store teams typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a product assistant?
Start by building foundational product skills through internships, freelance projects, or volunteer work where you can practice writing requirements and running user research. Get comfortable with project management tools and basic data analysis. Build a portfolio case study showing a problem you helped solve from discovery through delivery, then apply directly to entry-level product assistant and associate product manager roles.
Can you get a product assistant job with little or no experience?
Yes, many product assistant roles are designed as entry points into product management, but you'll need to show relevant adjacent experience. Internships in customer success, UX research, marketing operations, or business analysis all translate directly. Demonstrating that you can write clearly, organize a process, and synthesize feedback goes further than a credential alone at this level.
What does the product assistant interview process look like?
Most product assistant interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your background and product instincts, and at least one take-home exercise or case study presentation. Some companies add a cross-functional panel where you meet design or engineering partners. The whole process typically runs two to three rounds and takes a few weeks from first contact to offer.
Where can I find and apply to product assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to product assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing. New roles are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching fresh postings early.
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