Hybrid Senior Product Development Manager

at BaubleBar Inc.

• Job title: Senior Product Development Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Senior Manager, Product Development overseeing the creation of bead and craft kit collections. Collaborating across teams to ensure design, quality, and margin performance in the development process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full product development process for our bead and craft kit categories — from design handoff through prototype, costing, and production
• Drive vendor communication, clearly conveying design intent, materials, quality standards and technical details, while managing sample readiness for key milestones and market meetings
• Own cost and margin performance, leveraging deep knowledge of materials, components, and factory capabilities to optimize costs without compromising quality or design integrity
• Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, design, and production to ensure creative vision, cost targets, and timelines are met
• Monitor and manage development calendars, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain timelines and ensure flawless execution
• Constantly evaluate and support evolution of the product development process through education of development team and process change
• Bring a high level of creativity, attention to detail and efficiency while working under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
• Be enthusiastic about expanding your skill set and working on a broad range of projects
• Stay knowledgeable about industry standards and trends
• Work onsite at our Manhattan office 4-5 days per week

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development or related degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in product development, specifically within jewelry, crafts, or children’s toys
• Proven success in driving full-cycle product development, from concept through order placement, across multiple accounts or product categories
• Strong knowledge of factory capabilities, materials sourcing, and overseas product development and production processes
• Highly organized and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with a track record of cross-functional influence
• Someone who truly LOVES creating amazing products at the right price and whose passion is evident in their work.

Benefits

• Outstanding company contribution towards employee premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 10 paid Company Holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company laptop
• free monthly product allowance
• employee discounts