Job Title:
Product Development Manager
Job Location:
Northeast
Relocation:
No
Position Level:
Manager
Position Report To:
President
Position Responsibilities:
Seeking a Product Development Manager for toy and related products; own the product development process and managed the lifecycle from concept ideation to final production.
- Manages the development of new products and programs, ensuring products meet cost, quality and customer requirements.
- Manages the release and acceptance of product specifications and facilitates production samples.
- Manages internal line review process.
- Communicates with international vendors throughout the product development process, working directly with Hong Kong office and factories; travels internationally.
- Stays abreast of timelines from concept to delivery; such as quoting deadlines and sample deliveries. Delivers against product development schedules.
- Conducts investigative research and development activities to support ideas including but not limited to market analysis, trend research, competitive research and materials research.
- Ideates new product ideas and continuing product improvements within the established brand guidelines.
- Assists with creating customer presentations.
- Drives early identification of challenges/issues; assesses and evaluates potential alternatives and develops appropriate recommendations for resolution.
- Evaluates completed projects and recommends improvement/modifications that need to be implemented.
- Supports profitable revenue growth through continuous improvement.
- Is aware of competitive trends and products in the marketplace and is able to analyze and react based on a competitive perspective.
- Provides direction to freelance designers.
Percent Travel:
Direct Reports:
No
Experience Required:
- 5+ years’ related product development and lifecycle management experience
- Consumer goods experience required; toy industry preferred
- Strong business acumen as it related to the Product Development life cycle
- Diverse understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
- Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects and prioritize competing demands
- Must have above average organizational skills along with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Must conduct business with the highest standard of ethics
- Must be able to travel internationally a minimum of 3x/year – international travel REQUIRED.
Education Required:
BS/BA
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Base Salary:
90000 (low): 80000 (high): 10000
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