Product Development Manager

Join the Lumistella Company, a global intellectual property company, as a Product Development Manager. Lead the executional development of plush and textile-based products, ensuring creative standards, cost, safety, and production feasibility targets.

Requirements

• 5+ years in plush, apparel, or soft goods engineering / product development
• Experience managing development cycles across seasonal and licensed product lines
• Experience working with licensed IP partners on product submissions and approvals
• Strong understanding of cut-and-sew, 3D character plush, and cost optimization
• Pattern-making knowledge, cut and sew construction and 3D volume development
• Understanding of textile performance characteristics
• Knowledge of trims, embellishments, embroidery techniques
• Strong knowledge of cost estimating and designing to specified cost restraints for soft goods
• Digital tool experience preferred (PLM, Adobe Illustrator, CAD familiarity)
• Experience working directly with overseas vendors and factories (China, Vietnam, or similar manufacturing hubs)
• Familiarity with CPSIA and plush safety standards (domestic & international)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance