Product Creation & Sourcing Lead

Arcade; Presidio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunch daily by private chef

Company events

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Arcade is building the world’s first AI-powered platform for physical product creation. We seek a Product Development & Sourcing Lead to move concepts to production, identifying high-quality manufacturers and guiding pre-production, prototypes, and production readiness.

You’ll own product specifications, quality expectations, and cost targets while collaborating with suppliers to meet timelines. This role suits hands-on, curious professionals who thrive in fast-moving startups.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, design, manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience managing physical products from concept through development, sampling, to production.
• Experience with suppliers, manufacturers, or production partners.
• Strong understanding of materials, construction, manufacturing processes, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Turn concepts into products, translating requirements into specs and production docs.
• Lead pre-production and product development, providing feedback on prototypes and iterations.
• Own cost, quality, and manufacturability by coordinating with suppliers and production teams.

Skills

Product development

Sourcing

Vendor relationships

Materials knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Quality focus

Costing

Detail oriented

Ambiguity tolerance

Job description

Arcade is building the world’s first AI-powered platform for physical product creation. We seek a Product Development & Sourcing Lead to move concepts to production, identifying high-quality manufacturers and guiding pre-production, prototypes, and production readiness.

You’ll own product specifications, quality expectations, and cost targets while collaborating with suppliers to meet timelines. This role suits hands-on, curious professionals who thrive in fast-moving startups.