Educational Product Developer – From Concept to Launch

Lakeshore Learning Materials; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave for new parents

Medical/dental and vision coverage – E

401(k) retirement plan with company

Flexible benefits

On-site preschool for our employees' -

On-site employee gym for all levels/fi

Casual dress

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials is seeking a Product Developer Associate for our New Product Development team in Carson, CA. You will guide products from early concept through launch, collaborating with designers, engineers, and our global sourcing partners to create classroom-ready learning materials.

The role emphasizes market analysis, ideation, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality, safe products on schedule.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in product development.
• 3+ years of experience working in education as a teacher.
• Understanding of the development process for physical items.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and provide solutions.
• Experience presenting projects to leadership.
• Highly detail-oriented, hardworking, and professional personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work onsite full-time at our Carson, CA headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing market trends and sales data to inform development of future products
• Participating in new product ideation and presenting to peers and management
• Providing clear direction and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers and our Asia team to ensure successful execution of products
• Conducting market research and gathering customer insights to inform product development decisions
• Ensuring that target price and product functionality expectations are met
• Ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and safety, with a focus on attention to detail , taking active steps to move product forward and meet deadlines
• Utilizing effective communication skills to appropriately inform various levels of the organization and team members of project progress, as well as to report any concerns or project risks

Skills

Product development

Education experience (teacher)

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

Lakeshore Learning Materials is seeking a Product Developer Associate for our New Product Development team in Carson, CA. You will guide products from early concept through launch, collaborating with designers, engineers, and our global sourcing partners to create classroom-ready learning materials.

The role emphasizes market analysis, ideation, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality, safe products on schedule.