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Velvet Caviar

Product Development Manager

Velvet Caviar, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview 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

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

Qualifications

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.

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