Confidential ยท 14 hours ago
Product Development Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expConfidential company is a dinnerware, tabletop, and furniture manufacturer looking for a dynamic Product Development Manager. This role is responsible for managing freelancers, overseeing product development processes, and providing critical support to sales and sourcing efforts, from ideation to sampling and customer presentations.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Manage the sample development process from sample request through sample delivery including tracking artwork production timelines and technical packet review for submission
Manage freelancer relationships and deliverables to meet PD calendar needs
Review technical product specifications for accuracy and uploading to overseas partners
Create departmental templates and presentations to maximize efficiencies
Maintain the Digital Artwork and Packaging Asset library
Prepare PowerPoint customer presentations as deadlines demand
Attend and communicate customer meeting recaps and revisions of design/development with Sourcing and Sales partners
Collaborate with Head of PD and Sourcing on fulfilling sample requests
Assist with sample collection, merchandising or other activities in preparation for trade shows
Continual in-store comp shopping and photography of seasonal retailer sets as requested by executive team
Manage in-house mock-ups as needed per senior management and seasonal markets
Qualification
Required
3-4 years of PD experience in tabletop or dinnerware segment
AA in Business, Merchandising or another related field. Commensurate experience will be considered
3 or more years increasing responsibility in product development or product merchandising
Adobe Creative Suite proficiency and Microsoft Office expertise
Thorough and timely management and update of processes for delivery of work product
Consistently and regularly meets minimum required level of performance for all position competencies
Demonstrates an open-minded personality and is easy to work with, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment
Capable of conducting market research, competitive (comp) shopping, and analysis to support design and product development initiatives
High level of accuracy and attention to detail and consistently deliver on time with high quality
Preferred
Experience with retail cataloging systems a plus
Design background a plus
Company
Confidential
Alexandria, EG
501-1000 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase