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.

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, velvetcaviar.com, 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 launches
• Communicate with the overseas factories daily on new developments
• Organize and present product samples and marketing handoffs
• Support merchandising of all new products along with existing
• Prepare and submit tech packs for new purchase orders
• Improve existing mainline products’ features and durability
• Manage brand collaborations’ licensing approvals & communications
• Manage packaging & PR box design updates with graphic designers
• Report quarterly on product landscape, trends, and opportunities
• Maintain an organized systems for tracking developments
• Source, screen, and negotiate with new vendors as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor's degree of relevance is required
• Minimum 4+ years of product development experience
• Track record of launching new products and or styles
• Experienced working with factories in China, etc.
• Available in Brooklyn office every Tuesday & Thursday
• Detail oriented, very organized, and systems motivated
• Comfortable working in a fast paced work environment
• Strong analytical skills for factories and product samples
• Impeccable communication, costing, and negotiation skills
• Collaborative individual ready to lead team meetings
• Creative thinker and strong problem solver
• Able to conduct extensive research and present thoroughly
• Comfortable with mixed work hours responding to factories
• Capable working with Google Suite and Excel
• Bonus if skilled with Illustrator or Photoshop

PERKS:

• Be a key player in a growing brand!
• Strong Salary + Performance Bonuses
• Nice office at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
• Hybrid schedule, in office Tue/Thur
• PTO Days + Specified Holidays Off
• Health Insurance coverage
• 401k programs available

Velvet Caviar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.