Product Developer (phone accessories)

Velvet Caviar is looking for a Product Developer who loves merging fashion with tech, has experience working directly with factories, and wants to help build one of the fastest-growing brands in phone accessories. As the lead Developer for our mainline products, you\'ll lead development on every new phone case collection we launch.
You\'ll own the full development cycle - turning creative concepts into production-ready tech packs, running sample rounds with our factories, and making sure every collection ships exactly as envisioned. It\'s a fun, fast-moving product category with real room to grow, and you\'ll be right at the center of it.
If you love getting the details right and seeing a product go from concept to shelf, 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:

As a Product Developer for our mainline collection, you\'ll own the product roadmap for all new case collection launches - working closely with our design team, factory partners, and directly with the Velvet Caviar founder and Product Director. Your primary responsibilities:
Manage the development of all new phone case styles & accessory launches
Communicate with the overseas factories daily on new developments
Organize and present product samples and marketing handoffs
Support merchandising of all new products along with existing
Prepare and submit tech packs for new purchase orders
Improve existing mainline products’ features and durability
Manage brand collaborations’ licensing approvals & communications
Manage packaging & PR box design updates with graphic designers
Report quarterly on product landscape, trends, and opportunities
Maintain an organized systems for tracking developments
Source, screen, and negotiate with new vendors as needed
REQUIREMENTS:

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.
Available in Brooklyn office every Tuesday & Thursday
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
Comfortable with mixed work hours responding to factories
Capable working with Google Suite and Excel
Bonus if skilled with Illustrator or Photoshop
PERKS:

Be a key player in a growing brand!
Strong Salary + Performance Bonuses
Nice office at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hybrid schedule, in office Tue/Thur
PTO Days + Specified Holidays Off
Health Insurance coverage
Velvet Caviar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.

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