Support the merchandising teams in maintaining design intent while ensuring product manufacturability.
Create item numbers, SOP’s that reflect the successful process of concept kick-off, costing, sampling, and production.
Monitor product specifications and adjust development plans as needed to ensure alignment with cost, manufacturing feasibility, and schedules.
Ensure product meets functional specifications, brand quality, licensor standards, and safety requirements.
Ensure that all products meet established quality standards per our branding throughout the development process.
Act as the main point of contact between internal teams and external vendors throughout the product development process.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials, samples, and finished goods, addressing any delays or issues that arise.
Manage product samples, including development team samples, show samples, retailer sample requests, and vault samples both physically and digitally.
Assist in the development and management of project timelines to ensure that all product development milestones are achieved on time.

Background in merchandise, apparel, fashion, and/or toy product development is a must.
Demonstrated ability to manage intricate product specs, timelines, and documentation with precision and consistency.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across departments and vendors (domestic & international).
Prior experience coordinating with domestic and overseas factories to execute product samples, approvals, and production timelines.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt under shifting deadlines with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely follow-ups and clear communication across all stakeholders.
Comfortable navigating evolving workflows, adapting quickly to feedback, and working in a highly collaborative creative environment.
Proactive, dependable, and committed to quality and follow-through.
Bonus: Experienced in creating, reviewing, and finalizing detailed tech packs, BOMs, line sheets, and production-ready files is a plus.
Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools or project tracking software (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, Airtable) is a plus.
Multilingual abilities such as Mandarin can be useful for communicating with overseas vendors.

Product Development Manager

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