Senior Product Developer: End-to-End & Global Sourcing

twelveNYC; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Paris seeks a senior product development professional to coordinate design concepts with factory partners and oversee end-to-end projects. You will translate client stories into packaging and product specs while driving timeline discipline and quality across seasons.

Ideal candidates bring strong sourcing experience, supplier negotiations, and an entrepreneurial mindset to manage high-impact programs across international partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product development experience in home goods, electronics, wellness, or lifestyle products.
• End-to-end product development experience from ideation to delivery.
• Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, and printing techniques.
• Exceptional project management with multiple timelines and deliverables.
• Experience with domestic and international sourcing and manufacturing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with passion for large-scale programs.
• Availability to work outside regular hours or across time zones.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between creative teams and factory partners to develop product designs and packaging concepts.
• Develop deep understanding of each client’s story, brand guidelines, and market positioning.
• Collaborate daily with creative teams to integrate new products and fabrication processes.
• Oversee multiple projects, managing budgets, timelines, and quality across seasons and clients.
• Create and maintain detailed program schedules for on-time delivery.
• Prepare clear instructions for product and packaging decks with design partners.
• Negotiate pricing and program details with domestic and overseas factory partners for multi-SKU programs.
• Use a solution-oriented approach to address challenges and ensure flawless execution.

Job description

Jobtailor in Paris seeks a senior product development professional to coordinate design concepts with factory partners and oversee end-to-end projects. You will translate client stories into packaging and product specs while driving timeline discipline and quality across seasons.

Ideal candidates bring strong sourcing experience, supplier negotiations, and an entrepreneurial mindset to manage high-impact programs across international partners.