Rugs & Bedding Product Development Leader

EnVogue International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EnVogue International is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the development and merchandising of Rugs or Bedding, from concept to production. You will manage costing, quality, and execution while building strong assortments for major retailers.

The role requires 5+ years in product development or related fields in home decor, with experience in rugs or bedding preferred. You’ll collaborate across Design, Production, Sourcing, and Sales to bring innovative products to market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, or related within home décor/textiles/consumer products
• Experience with rugs, bedding, or soft home products preferred
• Strong merchandising skills: color, pattern, material, product mix, price point
• Proven ability to build commercially relevant assortments and identify opportunities
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle: sampling, specs, costing, approvals, production
• Experience with international factories, vendors, and suppliers
• Strong understanding of costing, margins, quality, and retailer requirements
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with Illustrator/Photoshop is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through final production.
• Merchandise assortments across color, pattern, material, construction, product mix, price point.
• Research market trends, retailer assortments, materials, and techniques to identify opportunities.
• Identify assortment gaps and develop concepts based on retailer needs and market opportunities.
• Manage development with international factories and vendors, including sampling, color and artwork approvals.
• Review samples and provide direction on quality, construction, color, materials, measurements, and product execution.
• Oversee specifications, tech packs, BOMs, packaging, and development docs.
• Lead assortment prep for line reviews and buyer presentations with cohesive stories.
• Collaborate on costing, margins, and value engineering while maintaining design intent.
• Manage development calendars, approvals, testing, and timelines.
• Coordinate with Design, Production, Sourcing, and Sales to bring products to market.

Skills

Product development

Merchandising

Sourcing

Vendor management

Costing

Project management

Negotiation

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

EnVogue International is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the development and merchandising of Rugs or Bedding, from concept to production. You will manage costing, quality, and execution while building strong assortments for major retailers.

The role requires 5+ years in product development or related fields in home decor, with experience in rugs or bedding preferred. You’ll collaborate across Design, Production, Sourcing, and Sales to bring innovative products to market.