Product Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Transform CAD designs into tangible products by collaborating directly with factory technicians to iterate, enhance, and finalize prototypes.

• Oversee the feasibility review process to ensure aesthetic designs are not only visually appealing but also structurally sound and logistically feasible for international shipping.

• Contribute creatively and provide immediate problem-solving to convert 3D models into market-ready products.

• Manage the complete sample approval process, guaranteeing that gold seal samples are approved and prepared for photography and production.

• Advocate for quality and safety standards, ensuring all products undergo mandatory safety and drop tests successfully.

• Serve as the technical lead on the factory floor, identifying construction risks and ensuring adherence to specific Swoon requirements.

• Collaborate with local QC teams to align expectations and review development samples against CAD specifications.

• Oversee the product data collection process, ensuring the Product Information Management (PIM) system is populated with accurate and verified information for every SKU.

• Ensure flawless data accuracy across all internal development trackers and shared supplier grids.

• Work closely with UK-based PD and Merchandising teams to ensure that PIM and BCP data align with tendering and production schedules.

• Act as the primary contact for the UK PD team, providing weekly updates on development progress, project risks, and design challenges.

• Build and nurture strong relationships with local factory leadership.

• Translate complex manufacturing feedback into concise, actionable briefs for the design team.

• Frequent travel to various suppliers in India, including Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ratangarh, will be necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in furniture development, with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction techniques.

• Attention to detail and the capability to interpret and critique CAD designs, providing creative solutions to make them production-ready.

• Highly disciplined with data, recognizing the significance of the PIM system and taking responsibility for inputting and verifying product specifications.

• A natural communicator who can clearly articulate complex production issues to the UK team while fostering a cooperative relationship with suppliers.

• Ability to identify potential failures early, propose solutions, and keep the development timeline on track.

🏝️ Benefits

• An opportunity to lead product development for a dynamic, design-focused, and data-driven brand.

• Creative freedom to influence the transition of our designs from digital files to completed furniture.

• A collaborative environment where your technical expertise significantly impacts our core product offerings.

• An upbeat, ambitious, and cooperative work culture.

• The autonomy to manage your own workflow and site visits across your region while maintaining close communication with our central teams in the UK.