Drip EZ · 2 hours ago
Director of New Product Development
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expDrip EZ is a fast-growing consumer goods brand focused on BBQ and outdoor cooking. The Director of New Product Development will lead the creation of new products from concept to production, collaborating closely with the CGO and other leaders to ensure quality and market readiness.
Retail
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute directly to product design, including concept development, sketches, materials selection, and functional detailing
Create clear, thoughtful product documentation including tech packs, BOMs, measurements, and production specifications
Oversee prototyping, sampling, testing, and refinement to ensure products meet performance, quality, and aesthetic standards
Develop a clear and nimble process for product development, establishing a dynamic and creative culture around product/new product development
Own products from concept through production handoff, including go to market strategies while balancing design intent, manufacturability, cost, and timeline
Make informed design decisions that support consistency, scalability, and brand integrity
Be a visible owner of product quality and performance post-launch, partnering with leadership to address issues, iterate, and continuously improve products in the market
With CGO, identify and work directly with domestic and international manufacturing partners, while diversifying our sourcing partners
Manage sampling cycles, feedback, pricing, MOQs, lead times, and production readiness
Continue to develop long-term factory relationships based on clear communication and shared quality standards
Collaborate closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to align product development priorities with company strategy
Ensure products are production-ready, scalable, priced correctly and efficiently launched
Work with marketing and sales leaders to support product positioning, storytelling, and go-to-market efforts
Serve as an internal product authority and advocate for the end user across the organization
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in consumer product development, with meaningful design and development experience. (Outdoor goods/Outdoor cooking/Kitchenware is a plus.)
Strong design sensibility with the ability to communicate ideas through sketches, CAD familiarity, or equivalent tools
Hands-on experience working directly with manufacturers, including overseas suppliers
Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, costing, and production constraints
Bachelor's degree in industrial design, textile design, product design, or related field preferred
Design-driven with a strong eye for detail and proportion
Comfortable working closely with products at every stage of development
Organized, pragmatic, and decisive
Collaborative leader with clear communication and high personal accountability
Motivated by building products that reflect quality, function, and intention
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in industrial design, textile design, product design, or related field preferred
Benefits
Health & dental insurance
Paid time off
401(k) contribution
Product discounts
Company
Drip EZ
Drip EZ® is a leader in creative and practical BBQ & outdoor cooking accessories.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase