Product Development Manager - Velvet Caviar : Job Details

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 gain a clearer understanding of 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, costs
• Create tech packs for new product concepts
• Source, screen, and negotiate new factories
• Create Purchase Orders
• 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:

• 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 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.