Product Developer – Soft Goods & Tech Bags

Velvet Caviar; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

PTO 15+ days

Health insurance

Brooklyn Navy Yard office

Growth brand impact

Team events

Job summary

Velvet Caviar is seeking a Soft Goods Product Developer to own and expand our bags category, from viral sleeves to vanity cases. You will be the technical mastermind driving innovation across our soft goods pipeline, collaborating with designers, factory managers, and the founder.

In this hybrid role (2 days in the Brooklyn office), you will lead development, convert sketches into tech packs, oversee timelines, negotiate with vendors, and report on trends and consumer feedback to guide future

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design or Production.
• 3–5 years developing bags or soft goods.
• Experience with factories in China.
• Strong organization and timeline management.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for soft goods bags in tech and travel.
• Draft 2D sketches with designers.
• Convert 2D designs into factory-ready tech packs.
• Communicate daily with overseas factories.
• Organize samples for leadership approval.
• Submit tech packs for purchase orders.
• Oversee production timelines for on-time delivery.
• Negotiate pricing across vendors.
• Collaborate with packaging designers.
• Report on product landscape and opportunities.
• Create organized tracking systems for developments.
• Source and screen new vendors.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Vendor negotiations

Costing

Communication

Problem solving

Factory analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or Production

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM software

Job description

Do you love bringing trend-forward products to life, working closely with global factories, and making a massive impact at a fast-growing brand? Velvet Caviar is looking for a Soft Goods Product Developer to own and expand our bags category! From viral puffy laptop sleeves to premium vanity cases and more, you’ll be the technical mastermind driving innovation across our entire soft goods pipeline. As a leading tech and fashion accessory brand with millions of customers worldwide, this is your opportunity to join an exciting, nimble team and see your creations out in the real world. If you are a passionate maker who thrives on perfection and innovation, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT US:

Velvet Caviar is a leading phone accessories brand with over 1+ Million social media followers and millions of customers; established in New York since 2015. We’re mostly known for pioneering the tech accessories market with our stylish phone cases and matching accessories. Our products can be found in national retailers and on thousands of celebrities and influencers worldwide! With a smaller team environment, Velvet Caviar is a great place for collaboration, personal development, and making an impact.

Learn more about our brand by visiting our Instagram at @velvetcaviar and our website, velvetcaviar.com

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Soft Goods Product Developer, you’ll concept new products, manage your own development timelines, work with designers, factory managers, and collaborate closely with the Velvet Caviar founder and Product Director.

Your primary responsibilities:

• Lead product development for new soft goods bags in tech and travel
• Collaborate with designers to draft 2D sketches of final soft goods
• Convert 2D design sketches into complete, factory-ready tech packs
• Communicate with the overseas factories daily on developments
• Organize and present samples for final approval from leadership
• Prepare and submit tech packs for approved purchase orders
• Supervise the initial production timelines for strict on time delivery
• Negotiate pricing on new development amongst multiple vendors
• Collaborate with packaging designers for new product developments
• Report quarterly on product landscape, trends, and opportunities
• Report on new development consumer feedback and improvementsCreate hyper organized systems for tracking your developments
• Source, screen, and negotiate with new vendors as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Design or Production
• Minimum 3-5 years developing bags or soft goods
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator preferred
• Track record of launching new products and styles
• Experienced working with factories in China, etc.
• Highly organized and timeline oriented (PLM experience)
• Comfortable working in a fast paced work environment
• Strong analytical skills for factories and product samples
• Impeccable communication, costing, and negotiation skills
• Creative thinker, strong problem solver, and positive attitude
• Able to conduct extensive research and present thoroughly
• Comfortable talking to vendors in the early morning or evening
• Comfortable with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)

PERKS:

• Strong Salary + Performance Bonuses
• 15+ PTO days and paid Holidays off
• 401k and Health Insurance coverage
• Nice office at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
• Be a key player in a growing brand!
• Drinks, snacks, and team events

Velvet Caviar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.