Job description
WHO WE ARE:
BaubleBar designs accessories that make life more fun. Founded in 2010, the Company is known for its statement-making styles that create joy and bring people together. Today, BaubleBar’s unabashedly optimistic perspective can be found across multiple accessory categories that are sold direct to consumer and at 8,500+ retail stores globally.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
BaubleBar is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Product Development to lead the end-to-end development of our bead and craft kit collections across all accounts and customers. This role is responsible for driving strategy, process excellence, and innovation within the product development team while building strong cross-functional partnerships across merchandising, design, production, and overseas factories. The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring that every product meets BaubleBar’s standards for design, quality, and margin performance.
WHAT WE WANT YOU TO DO:
- Lead and manage the full product development process for our bead and craft kit categories — from design handoff through prototype, costing, and production
- Drive vendor communication, clearly conveying design intent, materials, quality standards and technical details, while managing sample readiness for key milestones and market meetings
- Own cost and margin performance, leveraging deep knowledge of materials, components, and factory capabilities to optimize costs without compromising quality or design integrity
- Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, design, and production to ensure creative vision, cost targets, and timelines are met
- Monitor and manage development calendars, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain timelines and ensure flawless execution
- Constantly evaluate and support evolution of the product development process through education of development team and process change
- Bring a high level of creativity, attention to detail and efficiency while working under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
- Be enthusiastic about expanding your skill set and working on a broad range of projects
- Stay knowledgeable about industry standards and trends
- Work onsite at our Manhattan office 4-5 days per week
WHAT WE WANT TO SEE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development or related degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience in product development, specifically within jewelry, crafts, or children’s toys
- Proven success in driving full-cycle product development, from concept through order placement, across multiple accounts or product categories
- Strong knowledge of factory capabilities, materials sourcing, and overseas product development and production processes
- Highly organized and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive results in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with a track record of cross-functional influence
- Someone who truly LOVES creating amazing products at the right price and whose passion is evident in their work
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Starting salary range for this role is $100,000-110,000. Starting offer within that range will factor in work location, skills, background and years of relevant experience
- Generous benefit package including: Outstanding company contribution towards employee premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO, 10 paid Company Holidays, Company paid Life Insurance & more!
- Company laptop, free monthly product allowance and employee discounts
