Product Director

About Manly Bands

Founded by John and Michelle, Manly Bands emerged from the frustration of finding a fitting and exciting wedding band. Since 2016, the company has grown in Utah with a dedicated team crafting unique wedding rings made of meteorite, Damascus steel, dinosaur bone, and featuring licensed designs from popular brands like Lord of the Rings, Jack Daniel's, DC, Halo, Fender, and Jeep. The headquarters are located in Lindon, Utah.

Our Mission

Manly Bands strives to provide every individual with a distinctive and meaningful wedding band, ensuring a buying experience filled with respect, elegance, and love. Whether for men, women, or others, every ring is designed to be genuinely loved for a lifetime.

Role Overview

The Product Director will oversee the entire product lifecycle across Manly Bands, Rosie Ray, and future ventures. Reporting directly to a Co-CEO, the role involves leading a team of product specialists and managing everything from concept and line planning to production handoff and licensing approvals. This position is based on-site in Lindon, Utah.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of product development including concept creation, line planning, sampling, licensing compliance, production transition, and product refinement.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps that balance new releases, seasonal collections, and licensed partnerships while considering timelines and profit margins.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of product specialists, prioritizing their work and fostering team development.
• Collaborate across departments such as design, sourcing, merchandising, and marketing to turn creative concepts into commercially viable products.
• Implement structured product development processes including timelines, specifications, sample tracking, approval workflows, and quality assurance, while preserving creativity.
• Manage licensing agreements and ensure co-branded collections are executed on time and align with brand identity.
• Support wholesale and retail efforts by assisting with onboarding new stores and retailers.
• Oversee merchandising strategies on-site, including product displays, pricing structure, and assortment planning.
• Analyze sales data, profit margins, and customer feedback to make informed decisions on product development and portfolio management.
• Encourage collaborative brainstorming involving diverse teams to enrich product innovation.
• Manage budgets and timelines across multiple simultaneous product lines and SKUs.
• Represent the product perspective in leadership discussions, clearly communicating roadmaps and their strategic rationale.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience in e-commerce with hands-on product design and project management expertise.
• Over three years in a senior product management or director-level role.
• Strong collaborative skills complemented by excellent project leadership and team management abilities.
• Proven track record of leading product teams and managing multiple complex product lines successfully.
• Exceptional organizational skills to oversee various product initiatives without losing focus.
• Confident, yet humble leadership style focused on improving work quality over personal recognition.
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback, able to pivot strategies based on constructive input.
• Balanced approach combining structured processes with creative thinking.
• Deep passion for product and brand development, with a desire to specialize in product management.
• Comfortable navigating both small, agile businesses and larger organizational environments.

Preferred Extras

• Experience managing licensed or co-branded product lines.
• Background in merchandising, including pricing, assortment, and in-store presentation.
• Experience with wholesale and retail channels.
• Design experience in men's accessories, wedding rings, or jewelry sectors.

Why Join Manly Bands?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead product direction across multiple innovative brands with direct influence and close collaboration with company leadership. The team values creativity and fresh ideas, encourages growth, and maintains a passionate commitment to producing unique and desirable rings without settling for the ordinary.