Product Development Lead — Music Merch & Apparel

El Famoso; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading product development company in Austin is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from concept to delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in product development within client-focused environments, particularly in apparel, and will excel in managing vendor relationships. This role offers the opportunity to lead a collaborative team while driving innovation and operational growth in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product development, production management, or merchandise operations.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and mentoring team members.
• Strong knowledge of project management platforms and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product development pipeline for all client accounts.
• Manage sample tracking, production workflows, and quality control.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product readiness for launch.

Skills

Product development

Vendor relationship management

Project management

Communication

AI tools familiarity

Education

5+ years in product development or production management

Tools

Monday.com

PLM platforms

Shopify

Job description

A leading product development company in Austin is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from concept to delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in product development within client-focused environments, particularly in apparel, and will excel in managing vendor relationships. This role offers the opportunity to lead a collaborative team while driving innovation and operational growth in a dynamic market.