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.

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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, , 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 launchesCommunicate with the overseas factories daily on new developmentsOrganize and present product samples and marketing handoffsSupport merchandising of all new products along with existingPrepare and submit tech packs for new purchase ordersImprove existing mainline products’ features and durabilityManage brand collaborations’ licensing approvals & communicationsManage packaging & PR box design updates with graphic designersReport quarterly on product landscape, trends, and opportunitiesMaintain an organized systems for tracking developmentsSource, screen, and negotiate with new vendors as needed
REQUIREMENTS:A Bachelor's degree of relevance is requiredMinimum 4+ years of product development experienceTrack record of launching new products and or stylesExperienced working with factories in China, etc.Available in Brooklyn office every Tuesday & ThursdayDetail oriented, very organized, and systems motivatedComfortable working in a fast paced work environmentStrong analytical skills for factories and product samplesImpeccable communication, costing, and negotiation skillsCollaborative individual ready to lead team meetingsCreative thinker and strong problem solverAble to conduct extensive research and present thoroughlyComfortable with mixed work hours responding to factoriesCapable working with Google Suite and ExcelBonus if skilled with Illustrator or Photoshop
PERKS:Be a key player in a growing brand! xzbcwsv Strong Salary + Performance BonusesNice office at the Brooklyn Navy YardHybrid schedule, in office Tue/ThurPTO Days + Specified Holidays OffHealth Insurance coverage401k programs available
Velvet Caviar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.