Product Development Lead – Consumer Products

📋 Description

• Lead end-to-end product development for merchandise across categories.
• Coordinate with vendors on sampling timelines, approvals, and delivery.
• Guide design direction with vendors to meet brand and quality standards.
• Track development pipeline, calendars, costs, and milestones for launches.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Show Teams, Creative/Brand on concepts.
• Maintain docs and ensure quality, design, and brand standards.

🎯 Requirements

• Associates degree in Business, Merchandising, Design, or related field, or equivalent.
• 3+ years in traditional/non-traditional retail, preferably entertainment.
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment; adapt to changing market conditions.
• Proven time management and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of ethical sourcing and sustainable practices is a plus.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.