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Senior Manager of Product Development- Soft Goods | Job #14039 | Full-time | Hybrid | Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Artisan Creative
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees

Other

Posted 26 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead the development of new soft-goods products from initial concept through production, ensuring products meet creative, functional, quality, and cost expectations.

  • Partner with Design and Sourcing to turn concepts into well-defined products while working directly with vendors and manufacturers throughout development.

  • Evaluate current product assortments and identify opportunities to enhance existing products, introduce new categories, and expand the overall portfolio.


Job description

We’re currently looking for a Senior Manager of Product Development - Soft Goods, a strategic and innovative product leader with a strong background in baby/infant soft goods, product development, and retail. This leader will help shape the future direction of a growing product portfolio, bringing together product strategy, design, sourcing, and commercial thinking. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity with four days onsite in Los Angeles, CA. At this time, we are only considering candidates located in California.

About our Client:
  • An established consumer products company specializing in baby, juvenile, and family-focused products sold through major retail channels.
  • A design-driven organization with a growing focus on product innovation, new categories, and commercially relevant product lines.
  • A collaborative team looking for a hands-on leader who can help establish a stronger product vision and long-term growth strategy.
Your Expertise:
  • Strong background in baby/infant soft goods or juvenile products, with a deep understanding of materials, construction, manufacturing, and product development.
  • A strategic product thinker who can identify market opportunities, consumer trends, retail needs, and new product categories and translate them into viable product concepts.
  • An inspiring people leader who can mentor designers, collaborate across Design, Sourcing, Sales, and Marketing, and bring a strong creative and business perspective to the organization.
Your Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of new soft-goods products from initial concept through production, ensuring products meet creative, functional, quality, and cost expectations.
  • Partner with Design and Sourcing to turn concepts into well-defined products while working directly with vendors and manufacturers throughout development.
  • Evaluate current product assortments and identify opportunities to enhance existing products, introduce new categories, and expand the overall portfolio.
  • Research consumer behavior, industry trends, competitive products, and retail assortments to identify growth opportunities.
  • Assess major retail accounts and their category needs to determine where the company can expand its presence and develop commercially viable products.
  • Create and communicate a forward-looking product vision and line strategy that supports the company's growth objectives.
  • Provide product guidance to designers and cross-functional partners, ensuring concepts are appropriately translated into finished products.
  • Collaborate with licensing partners when applicable to develop products that effectively balance licensed IP with functionality, innovation, and consumer appeal.
  • Oversee and mentor the Los Angeles-based design team while fostering a collaborative, innovative, and accountable culture.
  • Work closely with vendors and sourcing partners to evaluate materials, construction, manufacturing capabilities, costing, and quality considerations.
  • Help establish stronger product development processes and bring a more integrated Design + Product + Sourcing approach to the organization.
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