Product Development Manager - Home

Comfrt; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Company-covered health insurance

5% 401k match

Discounts on Comfrt products

Job summary

Comfrt seeks a Product Development Manager — Home to own end-to-end development for blankets, bedding, bath, pillows, and cozy accessories. This role bridges product innovation, trend strategy, and customer experience across Home categories.

You will lead fabric selections, prototypes, and vendor communication while ensuring on-time launches aligned with commercial moments. Remote-friendly, highly organized, and data-driven, you will drive comfort-focused product excellence.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in product development within home and/or lounge apparel lifestyle categories.
• Strong technical understanding of fabrics, fills, trims, garment construction, and comfort-focused product development.
• Experience developing cozy, sensory-driven, or comfort-focused products preferred.
• Strong understanding of trend research, assortment planning, and ecommerce product strategy.
• Experience managing product development calendars and vendor communication.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle from concept through launch across Home categories.
• Lead development across bedding, blankets, pillows, weighted products, and home accessories.
• Manage prototypes, sampling, fabric & wash approvals, testing, and quality execution.
• Drive comfort, softness, handfeel, durability, and fit standards across product categories.
• Research trends and innovations in home, lounge, wellness, and recovery.
• Collaborate with Fabric, Quality and Sourcing teams to elevate materials and vendor matrix.
• Analyze sales, customer feedback, returns, trends to inform product decisions.
• Support assortment planning across core, seasonal, gifting, and newness strategies.
• Own development calendars and ensure on-time product launches for key moments.
• Coordinate with QA, Production, Operations, Packaging, Creative, Marketing to ensure seamless launches.
• Communicate with overseas vendors and factories to manage progress and on-time delivery.

Skills

Product development leadership

Textiles & fabric knowledge

Trend research

Vendor management

Project management

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Google Suite

Excel

Miro

PLM systems (e.g.,)

Asana or Notion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design / Product Development / Textiles

Tools

PLM systems

Asana

Notion

Job description

About Comfrt:

Comfrt LLC is the fastest growing ecommerce brand built on a mission to support mental health and create everything comfortable for an easy, stress-free, cozy lifestyle, we are obsessed with our customer and dedicated to building the ultimate comfort brand ecosystem.

About the Role:

The Product Development Manager — Home will own the end-to-end development and execution of the Comfrt Home category, including blankets, bedding, bath, pillows, cozy essentials and accessories. This role sits at the intersection of product innovation, trend strategy, technical development, merchandising, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle with from concept through launch across Home categories


• Lead development across bedding, blankets, pillows, weighted products, home accessories, and future home expansion categories


• Manage prototypes, sampling, fabric & wash approvals, testing, and quality execution


• Drive comfort, softness, handfeel, durability, and fit standards across product categories


• Continuously research home, lounge, wellness, and recovery trends, fabrics, and innovation


• Partner closely with Fabric, Quality and Sourcing teams to elevate materials, vendor matrix and product quality


• Analyze sales performance, customer feedback, returns, trends, and market opportunities to drive product decisions


• Support assortment planning across core, seasonal, gifting, and newness strategies


• Own development calendars and ensure on-time product launches aligned with key commercial moments


• Partner cross-functionally with QA, Production, Operations, Packaging, Creative, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless product launch.


• Communicate daily with overseas vendors and factory partners to manage development progress, troubleshoot issues, ensure clear execution, and maintain on-time delivery across all product categories.


• Identify white space opportunities within the comfort, wellness, and lifestyle market

What You Can Bring

• 10-12 years of experience in product development within home and/or lounge apparel lifestyle categories


• Strong technical understanding of fabrics, fills, trims, garment construction, and comfort-focused product development


• Experience developing cozy, sensory-driven, or comfort-focused products preferred


• Strong understanding of trend research, assortment planning, and ecommerce product strategy


• Experience managing product development calendars and vendor communication


• Strong ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages of development


• Thrives in a high SKU count, fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities and timelines


• Highly organized with the ability to work autonomously, manage own schedule effectively in a remote environment, and consistently meet deadlines


• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability from concept through execution


• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Suite, Excel, Miro


• Experience with PLM systems and project management tools such as Asana or Notion


• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Product Development, Textiles, or related field preferred

Who You Are

• Deeply passionate about comfort, lifestyle, wellness, and emotionally driven product


• Strong eye for elevated product aesthetics, trends, and cohesive assortment building


• Obsessed with softness, comfort, fabric quality, and customer experience


• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and highly organized with an ownership mentality


• Strong strategic product thinker with the ability to identify white space opportunities


• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment


• Collaborative, solution-oriented, and an effective cross-functional communicator

Why Join Comfrt

• Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s shaping the future of comfort and mental wellness.


• Work in a supportive, creative environment where your ideas and growth are valued.


• Enjoy Comfrt benefits such as generous paid time off, company-covered health insurance, 5% 401k match, and discounts on all Comfrt products!


• Join a passionate team making an impact on exciting projects, all while enjoying the flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment.

Comfrt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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