Kitchen Textiles Product Development Leader

Idea Nuova Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic, collaborative environment

Exposure to major retailers

Job summary

Idea Nuova Inc. is seeking a Product Development Manager for Kitchen Textiles to lead development across towels, aprons, oven mitts, and related accessories. You will partner with design, sourcing, and sales to deliver retail-ready assortments, managing fabric, print, costing, sampling, and final production for major retailers.

The role requires strong textile knowledge, project management, and experience with overseas factories, aiming to launch on time with optimal margins.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of product development or merchandising experience in kitchen textiles or home textiles.
• Strong knowledge of textile construction, printing techniques, and materials.
• Experience working with overseas factories and production schedules.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; PLM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through production across kitchen textile categories
• Manage timelines to meet retailer and internal deadlines
• Collaborate with design, sourcing, merchandising, and sales teams
• Source fabrics, trims, prints, and packaging
• Oversee costing, specifications, and sample development
• Conduct trend research and competitive shopping
• Prepare presentations for customers and seasonal line reviews
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and retailer requirements

Skills

Product development

Merchandising

Project management

Textile knowledge

Communication

Presentation

Office software

Tools

PLM

Job description

Idea Nuova Inc. is seeking a Product Development Manager for Kitchen Textiles to lead development across towels, aprons, oven mitts, and related accessories. You will partner with design, sourcing, and sales to deliver retail-ready assortments, managing fabric, print, costing, sampling, and final production for major retailers.

The role requires strong textile knowledge, project management, and experience with overseas factories, aiming to launch on time with optimal margins.