Do you like designing cool products, working with factories, and growing ecommerce brands? VelvetCaviar.com is looking for a rockstar Product Development Manager who will be responsible for leading development for our existing and upcoming tech accessory products! 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 product, we'd love to hear from you.
ABOUT US:
Velvet Caviar is a leading fashion accessories brand with over 1+ million social media followers; established in New York since 2015. We're mostly known for pioneering the tech accessories market with our fashionable phone cases. Our products can be found in national retailers and on hundreds of celebrities and influencers worldwide! With under 30 team members, Velvet Caviar is a great environment for innovation, collaboration, and friendships.
Visit our Instagram at @velvetcaviar and our website, velvetcaviar.com, to better understand the brand and product line.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the Product Development Manager, you'll lead the product roadmap and work along with our designers, engineers, factory managers, and the Velvet Caviar founder/head of product. Your primary responsibilities:
Manage daily communications with factories overseas
Improve existing products' features, quality, and costs
Create tech packs for new product concepts
Source, screen, and negotiate new factories
Create Purchase Orders & manage forecasting
Manage packaging and insert design updates
Manage production schedules & deadlines
Establish & maintain Quality Control processes
Research new product opportunities & style trends
Monitor competitors and evolving market dynamics
Maintain product management charts for each level of product development
Manage sample process for product team and marketing team
Track samples and production goods
Manage sample storage in-office
REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's degree of relevance is required
Minimum 4+ years of product development experience
Track record of launching and improving products
Experienced working with international factories
Detail-oriented, very organized, and fast-paced
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 for meetings with factories overseas
Comfortable with a hybrid work environment
Comfortable with Google Suite (docs, sheets, slides, drive)
Preferred skills 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 contributions offered
Drinks, snacks, and team events
Velvet Caviar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.