Sr. Product Developer - Consumer Tech & Hardware

Velvet Caviar Group; New York (NY); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Strong Salary + Performance Bonuses

PTO days and paid Holidays off

401k and Health Insurance coverage

Nice office at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

Be a key player in a growing brand!

Drinks, snacks, and team events

Descrizione del lavoro

Velvet Caviar is seeking a Senior Product Developer – Tech & Electronics to lead the development of new tech accessories, device platforms, and consumer electronics. You’ll own projects from initial concept and CAD through prototyping, testing, tooling approval and production handoff.

You’ll work hands-on with overseas factories, industrial designers, engineers, and our internal Product team to develop new constructions, materials, components, and functionality.

Competenze

• Extensive product development experience in consumer electronics or mobile accessories.
• Experience turning CAD concepts into mass-produced tooling and products.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tolerances.
• Experience working with overseas factories and engineers, especially in Asia.

Mansioni

• Lead development of new tech accessories and consumer electronics from concept through mass production.
• Own development of device molds and tooling for various devices.
• Review CAD files, 3D designs, materials, construction, and specs with factories and engineers.
• Manage prototypes and tooling samples, ensuring fit, function, and quality.
• Establish testing and QC standards including safety certifications.

Conoscenze

Product development

Vendor negotiation

Project management

CAD/3D modeling

Manufacturing collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Engineering, or a similar field

Strumenti

CAD software

Injection molding tooling

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you love bringing innovative tech products to life, developing new products from concept through mass production, and working closely with international factories?

Velvet Caviar is looking for a Senior Product Developer – Tech & Electronics to lead the development of new tech accessories, device platforms, and consumer electronics.

From developing new protective case molds for the latest iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, iPad, Kindle, AirPods and other devices, to launching MagSafe accessories, charging products and other consumer electronics, you’ll be responsible for turning new product opportunities into production-ready products.

You’ll work hands-on with overseas factories, industrial designers, engineers, and our internal Product team to develop new constructions, tooling, materials, components and functionality. You’ll own projects from initial concept and CAD through prototyping, testing, tooling approval and production handoff.

As a fast-growing tech and fashion accessories brand with millions of customers worldwide, Velvet Caviar offers the opportunity to develop products that quickly reach a large consumer audience.

ABOUT US:

Velvet Caviar is a leading phone accessories brand with over 1+ Million social media followers and millions of customers; established in New York since 2015. We’re mostly known for pioneering the tech accessories market with our stylish phone cases and matching accessories. Our products can be found in national retailers and on thousands of celebrities and influencers worldwide! With a smaller team environment, Velvet Caviar is a great place for collaboration, personal development, and making an impact.

Learn more about our brand by visiting our Instagram at @velvetcaviar and our website, velvetcaviar.com

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead development of new tech accessories and consumer electronics from concept through mass production
• Develop new products across MagSafe, charging, power, travel electronics, and other emerging tech categories
• Own development of new device case molds and tooling for iPhone, Samsung, iPad, Kindle, AirPods, and other devices
• Work with factories and engineers to review CAD files, 3D designs, materials, construction, and technical specifications
• Manage prototypes and T0/T1/T2 tooling samples, ensuring proper fit, function, quality, and durability
• Source and negotiate with factories, component suppliers, and tooling vendors
• Manage multiple development timelines and communicate daily with overseas factories
• Establish product testing and QC standards, including applicable FCC, CE, RoHS, and safety requirements
• Prepare approved products for production and partner with the Production Manager through initial manufacturing

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of product development experience in consumer electronics, mobile accessories, device cases, or related hardware
• Experience developing injection-molded products and tooling from CAD through mass production
• Strong understanding of CAD, 3D models, molds, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with smartphone, tablet, wearable, charging, or other consumer tech products
• Proven experience working directly with factories and engineers in China/Asia
• Understanding of product testing, QC, and consumer electronics safety certifications
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple products and development timelines simultaneously
• Strong technical problem-solving, costing, and vendor negotiation skills
• Able to work in the Brooklyn office two days a week (Tuesday & Thursday)
• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Engineering, or a similar field

PERKS:

• Strong Salary + Performance Bonuses
• PTO days and paid Holidays off
• 401k and Health Insurance coverage
• Nice office at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
• Be a key player in a growing brand!
• Drinks, snacks, and team events

Velvet Caviar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.