Junior Product Development Manager

Our client is seeking a Junior Product Development Manager who will oversee the product development lifecycle of homeware merchandise and manage a creative design team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects from initial ideation through design determination, development, costing, material specifications, and production.
• Create project timelines and ensure all dates are met.
• Communicate and coordinate with designers, licensors, and factories to drive projects forward through production.
• Ensure product meets costing targets and profit margins.
• Establish and maintain rapport with Licensors and ensure that products are produced correctly and have received necessary approvals.
• Keep track of all aspects of product development including costing, sampling, artwork, and approvals.
• Partner with the supply chain team to ensure communication on delivering a project on time.
• Manage creative artwork requests from account managers and control the designer’s schedule.
• Support sales with product decks, meeting follow-ups, future lines, and sourcing products with far east suppliers.
• Light physical effort is required to lift, move, pack, and unpack lightweight samples.

Requirements:

• Great interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with the various teams internally as well as with brand licensors and suppliers.
• Experience in Photoshop and Illustrator is an advantage
• Ability to recognize demand levels and prioritize accordingly.
• Effective time management.
• Understanding or interest in consumer products and design.