Product Development Manager
Do you like designing cool products, working with factories, and building fast growing brands? VelvetCaviar.com is looking for a rockstar Product Development Manager who will be responsible for managing development for our existing and upcoming phone accessory products!
You’ll manage the ongoing development and production of new design prints for phone cases and their matching accessories. In addition, you’ll develop entirely new concepts to join the phone accessories portfolio. As one of the leading brands, this is a great opportunity to join a successful company with a proven track record for continued exponential growth. If winning is in your DNA and you’re passionate about developing products, we’d love to hear from you.
ABOUT US:
Velvet Caviar is a leading phone accessories brand with over 1 Million social media followers and millions of customers; established in New York since 2015. We’re mostly known for pioneering the tech accessories market with our stylish phone cases and matching accessories. Our products can be found in national retailers and on thousands of celebrities and influencers worldwide! With a smaller team environment, Velvet Caviar is a great place for collaboration, personal development, and making an impact.
Visit our Instagram at @velvetcaviar and our website, velvetcaviar.com, to better understand the brand and product line.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Product Development Manager, you’ll manage your own product roadmap, work with designers, engineers, factory managers, and collaborate closely with the Velvet Caviar founder and Product Director. Your primary responsibilities:
- Manage the product roadmap for new phone case style launches
- Innovate and develop entirely new phone accessories products
- Communicate with the overseas factories daily on developments
- Organize and present samples for final approval from leadership
- Prepare and submit tech packs for approved purchase orders
- Supervise the production timelines for strict on time delivery
- Improve existing products’ features, durability, and timelines
- Negotiate pricing on new development and replenishments
- Establish & maintain strong quality control processes
- Manage packaging design updates with graphic designers
- Report quarterly on product landscape, trends, and opportunities
- Create hyper organized systems for tracking developments
- Integrate AI into daily workflows and development solutions
- Source, screen, and negotiate with new vendors as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Bachelor’s degree of relevance is required
- Minimum 4 years of product development experience
- Track record of launching new products and or styles
- Experienced working with factories in China, etc.
- Detail oriented, very organized, and systems motivated
- Comfortable working in a fast paced work environment
- Strong analytical skills for factories and product samples
- Impeccable communication, costing, and negotiation skills
- Collaborative individual ready to lead team meetings
- Creative thinker and strong problem solver
- Able to conduct extensive research and present thoroughly
- Motivated to succeed and go above and beyond as needed
- Comfortable with mixed work hours, occasional evenings
- Comfortable with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)
- Comfortable with Google Suite (docs, sheets, slides, drive)
- Bonus if skilled with Illustrator and Photoshop
PERKS:
- Be a key player in a growing brand!
- Strong Salary Performance Bonuses
- Nice office at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
- PTO Days Specified Holidays Off
- Health Insurance is offered
- Drinks, snacks, and team events
Velvet Caviar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.