Product Development Manager Job at Velvet Caviar, Brooklyn, NY

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  • Velvet Caviar
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

About the Role

Velvet Caviar is a leading lifestyle and tech accessories brand, and we are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized Product Development Manager to lead innovation across our product portfolio.

This role combines product design, vendor management, and operational execution, giving you the opportunity to shape the next generation of Velvet Caviar products — from new case styles and matching accessories to entirely new categories of phone and tech accessories.

If you’re passionate about developing products from concept to launch, thrive in a fast-paced brand environment, and love building efficient systems that deliver both creativity and scale, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

As a Product Development Manager, you’ll manage your own product roadmap, work with designers, engineers, and factory managers, and collaborate closely with the Velvet Caviar Founder and Product Director. Your responsibilities include:

  • Manage the product roadmap for new phone case style launches.
  • Innovate and develop entirely new phone accessories products.
  • Communicate with overseas factories daily on developments.
  • Organize and present samples for final approval from leadership.
  • Prepare and submit tech packs for approved purchase orders.
  • Supervise production timelines to ensure strict on-time delivery.
  • Improve existing products’ features, durability, and efficiency.
  • Negotiate pricing on new developments and replenishments.
  • Establish & maintain strong quality control processes.
  • Manage packaging design updates with graphic designers.
  • Report quarterly on product landscape, trends, and opportunities.
  • Create organized systems for tracking developments.
  • Integrate AI tools into daily workflows and development solutions.
  • Source, screen, and negotiate with new vendors as needed.

You Are...

  • Experienced : 4+ years of product development experience, with a track record of launching new products/styles.
  • Factory-Savvy : Skilled in working with overseas factories (China, etc.).
  • Detail-Oriented : Very organized, systems-driven, and precise.
  • Analytical : Strong skills in reviewing samples, costing, and product quality.
  • Communicative : Excellent at negotiations, presentations, and cross-team leadership.
  • Creative : Able to research trends, solve problems, and innovate new concepts.
  • Adaptable : Thrives in a fast-paced environment; comfortable with hybrid work (2 days/week in-office, occasional evenings).
  • Tech-Savvy : Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive); bonus if experienced with Illustrator/Photoshop.
  • Motivated : Driven to succeed, proactive, and ready to go above and beyond.

Perks & Benefits

  • Be a key player in a fast-growing brand.
  • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
  • Hybrid schedule at our Brooklyn Navy Yard office.
  • PTO Days + specified national holidays.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Drinks, snacks, and team events.

Velvet Caviar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.

Job Tags

Work at office, Overseas, Afternoon shift, 2 days per week,

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