BaubleBar Inc. · 2 days ago
Product Development Senior Manager – Hybrid NYC
BaubleBar is a company that designs accessories to bring joy and fun to life. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Product Development to lead the development of bead and craft kit collections, ensuring high standards of design, quality, and margin performance while collaborating with various cross-functional teams.
E-CommerceFashionJewelry
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the full product development process for our bead and craft kit categories — from design handoff through prototype, costing, and production
Drive vendor communication, clearly conveying design intent, materials, quality standards and technical details, while managing sample readiness for key milestones and market meetings
Own cost and margin performance, leveraging deep knowledge of materials, components, and factory capabilities to optimize costs without compromising quality or design integrity
Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, design, and production to ensure creative vision, cost targets, and timelines are met
Monitor and manage development calendars, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain timelines and ensure flawless execution
Constantly evaluate and support evolution of the product development process through education of development team and process change
Bring a high level of creativity, attention to detail and efficiency while working under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
Be enthusiastic about expanding your skill set and working on a broad range of projects
Stay knowledgeable about industry standards and trends
Work onsite at our Manhattan office 4-5 days per week
Qualification
Required
Lead and manage the full product development process for our bead and craft kit categories — from design handoff through prototype, costing, and production
Drive vendor communication, clearly conveying design intent, materials, quality standards and technical details, while managing sample readiness for key milestones and market meetings
Own cost and margin performance, leveraging deep knowledge of materials, components, and factory capabilities to optimize costs without compromising quality or design integrity
Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, design, and production to ensure creative vision, cost targets, and timelines are met
Monitor and manage development calendars, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain timelines and ensure flawless execution
Constantly evaluate and support evolution of the product development process through education of development team and process change
Bring a high level of creativity, attention to detail and efficiency while working under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
Be enthusiastic about expanding your skill set and working on a broad range of projects
Stay knowledgeable about industry standards and trends
Work onsite at our Manhattan office 4-5 days per week
8+ years of experience in product development, specifically within jewelry, crafts, or children's toys
Proven success in driving full-cycle product development, from concept through order placement, across multiple accounts or product categories
Strong knowledge of factory capabilities, materials sourcing, and overseas product development and production processes
Highly organized and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with a track record of cross-functional influence
Someone who truly LOVES creating amazing products at the right price and whose passion is evident in their work
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development or related degree preferred
Benefits
Outstanding company contribution towards employee premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
PTO
10 paid Company Holidays
Company paid Life Insurance & more!
Company laptop
Free monthly product allowance
Employee discounts
Company
BaubleBar Inc.
Founded in 2011 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky, BaubleBar has quickly become an industry leader in the jewelry and accessories space.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$48.6MKey Investors
Burch Creative CapitalGreycroftAccel
2017-03-29Debt Financing· $13M
2016-01-22Series C· $20M
2014-07-29Series B· $10M
Recent News
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2025-05-07
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