Product Development Manager

Salary: $100,000–$120,000, fully remote.

About the role

We are seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the end-to-end development of seasonal paper-goods collections. This role combines product development with strong project management and commercial awareness. You will drive product innovation, develop customer programs, communicate with factories, oversee timelines, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure our assortments resonate with customers while meeting margin and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal product lines including gift wrap, gift bags, tags, greeting cards, stationery, and décor.
• Manage the product lifecycle from concept through production and delivery.
• Partner with design, sales, and sourcing teams to align on trends, themes, and customer needs.
• Develop product specification briefs, assortments, and line plans based on market insights and sales data.
• Use strong Excel skills to create and deliver all commercials within the product line plans, including product specifications, margins, tariffs, duties, and customer landed margins.
• Track project timelines and ensure key milestones are met across multiple seasons simultaneously.
• Source materials and work closely with vendors to achieve quality, cost, and sustainability goals.
• Review prototypes, samples, and production runs to ensure product integrity and brand standards.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor offerings, and consumer preferences to inform new concepts.
• Work with factories overseas (Asia) and domestic markets (USA/Mexico).
• Present to major retailer buyers and product-development teams.
• Collaborate with merchandising and sales teams to support go-to-market strategies.
• Manage budgets, costing, and pricing strategies to meet margin objectives.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and speed-to-market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, preferably in paper goods, stationery, or seasonal products.
• Strong understanding of printing processes, materials, and packaging production.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions.
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office (Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).

Skills

• Creative and trend-aware with a strong eye for design.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and execution.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts.
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to balance creativity with operational discipline.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape seasonal product lines seen in mass retailers.
• Collaborative, creative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Growth opportunities within a dynamic company.