Product Development Manager

The Thuma team is looking to hire a Product Development Manager. This role is centered on bringing design vision to life. You will partner closely with Design, Sourcing, Merchandising, and external manufacturing partners to develop thoughtfully designed, high-quality products that align with Thuma’s aesthetic, quality standards, and cost goals. This position will own development timelines, ensure product integrity, and identify opportunities to improve quality, innovation, and speed to market while assisting in the end-to-end product development process across key categories—from concept through production readiness. Thuma’s Headquarters is based in the historic Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco. This is a hybrid role that will be in office 3 - 5 days a week. You Will Execute end-to-end product development lifecycle for assigned categories, from concept through commercializationPartner closely with Design to bring concepts to life while maintaining brand intent, quality, and cost targetsCollaborate with Sourcing to identify and engage the right manufacturing partnersDrive development timelines, ensuring milestones are met and risks are flagged earlySupport prototyping and iteration cycles to refine design, materials, and overall product experienceManage day-to-day communication with vendors throughout the development processPartner with Sourcing on cost targets and value optimization without compromising design integrityHelp refine product specifications and documentation to support clear executionPartner with Sourcing and Compliance to ensure products meet regulatory and quality standardsSupport pilot runs and ensure readiness for productionPartner cross-functionally to ensure a smooth transition from development to production and launchIdentify opportunities to improve development processes, tools, and ways of workingContribute to innovation in materials, finishes, and overall product experienceSupport special projects and new category explorationReview vendor specifications, finishes and CAD drawings to confirm alignment with design intentAccess prototype quality and craftsmanship, create quality control summaries to share with manufacturing partnersFlexibility to join evening calls with international manufacturing partners This Might Describe You 5+ years of experience in Product Development or related roles within furniture and home furnishingsFamiliarity with CAD software and ability to review technical drawingsStrong understanding of furniture materials, construction, and manufacturing processesProven ability to manage multiple product timelines in a fast-paced environmentExperience working with domestic and international manufacturing partnersStrong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approachAbility to balance design intent with cost and production considerationsExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsOutstanding project management skills: highly organized problem solver, detail-oriented and diligent with follow-upExperience with product testing and quality standards is a plusResourceful, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity within a fast paced environmentCultural awareness and experience working with global partnersWillingness to travel as needed Why Join Us 401(k): Participation in our 401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of your contributions.Benefits*: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions, 100% paid parental leave, and company-sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships.Equity: Participation in employee stock option plan.Paid Time Off: We operate with a high-performance mindset and we believe healthy, happy, relaxed people do better work. Time to Recharge: teams receive select paid holidays, including key company closure days, along with holiday pay when working on designated holidays.Employee Discount**: 40% off almost all Thuma products.Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to support work-related phone use.Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for commuting to our office.Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit upon joining, valued at up to $3,000. Some exclusions may apply Eligibility for compensation, benefits, and perks may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the relevant plans and company guidelines. $120,000 - $140,000 a year Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience. Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Who We Are Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality. We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn. Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.