Product Development Manager

Full Time
New York, NY
Posted
Job description
Under general supervision, responsible for managing the development milestones for assigned brands from prototype phase through sales sample delivery.
Monitor/Track all design and prototype development from design handoff to color kits.
  • CAD/Technical Issues
  • Ray Material Issues (ie: zyl, metal, lenses)
  • Master Proto/Technical Marking Approval
  • Color Kit Approval
  • Style # / Name Assignment
  • Tooling Process

Collaborate on the commercialization of technical drawings from prototypes to color kits

Create and maintain Style Spec Sheets and communicate with all manufacturers

Maintain and monitor design development calendar and licensor calendar

Review technical F&F information from Quality Control, submit F&F to manufacturers, and discuss any technical issues

Review CAD drawings; Approve or reject as appropriate; Work with manufacturers and Quality Control to resolve any issues identified

Request and maintain all technical/dimensional information for each style relating to construction and composition

Review tooled samples with Quality Control and Design Development Director

Maintain photo records of all prototypes

Maintain sizing and material records for each style for catalog and Quality Control testing in Italy

Work with Design Director on color choices, color code, and name maintenance.

Maintain wholesale pricing data

Collaborate with production regarding materials, components, and scheduling capacities

Collaborate with Supply Chain department for vendor assignment, pricing analysis, materials, components, and scheduling capacities

Research, source, and recommend new materials and techniques

Maintain open communication with Brand and Design teams

Maintain daily communication with all vendors pertaining to progress of designs and prototypes

Communicate with assigned licensor pertaining to contractual product review/approvals.

Perform all other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

4+ years in product development experience required.

Knowledge of eyewear industry or experience in fashion accessory field is preferred

Excellent project management skills and experience managing large projects.

Solid working knowledge of MS Office, Word and Excel

Strong analytical skills required

Ability to work with individuals on a global level

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent organization skills, detail oriented and ability to multitask

Flexible and able to change priorities and direction quickly and effectively

Ability to travel domestic and international
This is a hybrid position that will allow employees to work from home and on-site
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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please
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Salary Range:
66000
    115225
    VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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