Little Words Project · 5 days ago
Product Design Manager
Mountainside, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLittle Words Project is seeking a thoughtful and creative Product Design Manager to support the concepting, design, and development of new products. This role involves collaborating with multiple departments to create products that align with the brand's vision and standards.
E-CommerceFashionJewelryRetail
Responsibilities
Support the design and development of new products and seasonal launches from concept through production
Support Lead Designer on all project management needs
Translate brand vision, trend insights, and customer needs into compelling physical product designs as briefed
Create sketches, renderings, and prototypes to communicate design intent clearly
Support material, color, and component selection to ensure quality, cost, and brand alignment
Create detailed spec sheets, tech packs, and design files for factory and vendor partners
Traffic all necessary information to relevant parties to ensure timely product development and finished product completion
Brief in all packaging design needs to external packaging designer for the Product design team
Review samples, manage revisions, and provide clear, actionable feedback throughout development cycles
Partner with Product Development to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and scalable
Partner with Merchandising and Planning to align designs with pricing, margin, and assortment strategies
Work with Operations to support timelines, testing, and production readiness
Support ongoing trend, material, and competitive research to inform innovation
Bring forward new ideas, formats, and product concepts proactively
Act as a steward of brand design standards across product categories
Qualification
Required
2-3 years of direct industry experience
Strong understanding of physical product development from concept through production
Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), with experience creating sketches, renderings, and presentation-ready design decks
Experience creating detailed spec sheets, tech packs, and production-ready files
Knowledge of materials, finishes, color, and components, with an eye for quality and cost considerations
Strong visual, conceptual, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Self-motivated, curious, and eager to bring new ideas and perspectives to the product line
Desire to grow with our brand and be a part of the team that scales it to the next level!
Preferred
Ability to commute to Mountainside, NJ
Company
Little Words Project
Little Words Project is an e-commerce platform specialized in jewelry products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adriana Carrig
CEO & Founder
Recent News
2025-02-06
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