Product Development Specialist

L'Amy America Eyewear; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Amy America Eyewear seeks a Product Development Specialist to drive the creation and launch of optical frames, sunglasses, and related eyewear. You will coordinate timelines, manage samples, and partner with design, factories, and vendors to meet brand, quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities include overseeing specs, materials, colors, trims, packaging, and documentation such as drawings and BOMs, while supporting cost analysis and compliance testing.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of product development experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple launches with international vendors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development from concept to production launch.
• Manage product specs, materials, colors, trims, and packaging.
• Track timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Communicate with overseas factories on prototypes and production readiness.
• Review sample submissions for design and technical accuracy.
• Maintain development documentation (drawings, BOMs, costing, logs).
• Partner with purchasing and operations to address manufacturing and delivery issues.
• Support cost analysis.
• Coordinate testing and compliance requirements.
• Assist with line reviews and product presentations.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Multitasking

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Eyewear materials knowledge

Tools

SAP system

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At L’Amy America we’re passionate about eyewear, fashion, and purpose. As a leader in the optical industry, we manage a portfolio of fashion-forward brands that blend design, innovation, and philanthropy.

Position Summary

The Product Development Specialist supports the creation and launch of optical frames, sunglasses, and related eyewear products. This role manages development timelines, coordinates sample approvals, communicates with factories and vendors, and ensures products meet brand, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of new eyewear collections from initial concept through production launch.
• Work with design teams to manage product specifications, materials, colors, trims, and packaging details.
• Track development timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Communicate with overseas factories regarding prototypes, samples, revisions, and production readiness.
• Review and approve sample submissions for accuracy against design and technical specifications.
• Maintain product development documentation, including technical drawings, BOMs (Bill of Materials), costing sheets, and sample logs.
• Partner with purchasing and operations teams to address manufacturing, quality, and delivery issues.
• Support cost analysis.
• Coordinate product testing and compliance requirements as needed.
• Assist with line reviews and product presentations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of product development experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple product launches simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with international vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP system preferred.
• Understanding of eyewear materials such as acetate, metal, titanium, injected plastics, and lenses is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of eyewear manufacturing processes.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and color/material accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with SAP system or similar product management tools.