Product Development Manager

EnVogue International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EnVogue International, based in New York, is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead rug and floor coverings from concept through production handoff. You will drive development, sourcing, costing, and vendor management in a fast-paced retail-focused environment.

The role requires 5+ years in product development related to home textiles or consumer products, and a strong eye for color, materials, and market trends. Collaboration with design, sales, and production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product development, sourcing, or merchandising within home textiles, home decor, or consumer products.
• Experience developing physical products from concept through sampling and production.
• Strong knowledge of materials, construction, costing, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories, vendors, and suppliers.
• Strong merchandising sense with an eye for color, pattern, quality, and retail trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume projects from concept through production handoff.
• Develop retail assortments across colors, patterns, materials, sizes, and price points.
• Work directly with overseas factories and vendors on sampling, costing, and development.
• Negotiate pricing, evaluate materials, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review samples for quality, construction, color, materials, and overall execution.
• Maintain product specifications, tech packs, BOMs, costing sheets, and development records.
• Collaborate with design, sales, and production teams to meet retailer requirements.
• Research market trends, competitor products, and new product opportunities.
• Track development timelines, approvals, and key milestones.

Skills

Project management

Sourcing

Merchandising

Vendor management

MS Excel

Illustrator/Photoshop

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textiles/Design/Business

Tools

Excel

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Founded in 2008, EnVogue International is an established home décor and home textiles company partnering with some of North America's leading retailers. Our diverse portfolio spans decorative pillows, bedding, rugs, bath, kitchen textiles, home fragrance, furniture, tabletop, and more.

At EnVogue, we bring together creativity, innovation, and collaboration to develop thoughtfully designed products for everyday living. We foster an entrepreneurial environment where ideas are valued, contributions make an impact, and employees have opportunities to grow alongside us.

About the Role

As Product Development Manager, you will oversee high-volume product development for rugs and floor coverings, from initial concept and sampling through production handoff. This hands-on role combines product development, sourcing, costing, and vendor management in a fast-paced, retail-focused environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage high-volume projects from concept through production handoff.
• Develop retail assortments across colors, patterns, materials, sizes, and price points.
• Work directly with overseas factories and vendors on sampling, costing, and development.
• Negotiate pricing, evaluate materials, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Review samples for quality, construction, color, materials, and overall execution.
• Maintain product specifications, tech packs, BOMs, costing sheets, and development records.
• Collaborate with design, sales, and production teams to meet retailer requirements.
• Research market trends, competitor products, and new product opportunities.
• Track development timelines, approvals, and key milestones.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, or merchandising within home textiles, home décor, or consumer products.
• Experience developing physical products from concept through sampling and production.
• Strong knowledge of materials, construction, costing, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories, vendors, and suppliers.
• Strong merchandising sense with an eye for color, pattern, quality, and retail trends.
• Ability to manage high‑volume projects, multiple deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop a plus.
• Rugs, doormats, or floor coverings experience preferred, but not required.

EnVogue International reserves the right to adjust compensation within or beyond the stated range based on experience, market conditions, and internal compensation considerations.