- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Salary
- USD 175,000 – USD 175,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Candidates with a background in product development, sourcing, or merchandising for toys, juvenile products, or consumer hard/soft goods are encouraged to apply. Experience with overseas factories, cost negotiation, and international travel is expected.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role summary
Lead the complete development journey for the toy assortment, from early concept work through production handoff. This role is responsible for turning ideas into market-ready products that are safe, commercially viable, and delivered on time.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee the entire development flow for assigned toy lines, including concept creation, design, sampling, costing, and final pre-production approval.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage overseas manufacturing partners, with the main focus on suppliers in Asia; handle price negotiations, minimum order quantities, and tooling agreements.
- Create and monitor target cost structures, then break down landed costs such as FOB, freight, and duty/tariff to protect margin goals.
- Work closely with design and engineering teams on product specifications, materials, and packaging, and assess samples for fit, performance, and visual appeal.
- Make sure all products comply with U.S. toy safety requirements, including ASTM F963, CPSIA, and CPSC standards, while coordinating the necessary testing.
- Keep development schedules on track and manage sample approvals so products are ready for retailer launch deadlines.
- Partner with sales, sourcing, and quality assurance teams; contribute to retailer line reviews and customer-facing presentations.
- Monitor competitor products, pricing, and market trends to guide assortment planning and future product direction.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in product development, sourcing, or merchandising, ideally within toys, juvenile products, or consumer hard/soft goods.
- Hands-on experience working with overseas factories and handling cost negotiations.
- Familiarity with toy safety regulations such as ASTM F963 and CPSIA is a strong advantage.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, multiple SKUs, and overlapping deadlines.
- Comfort using cost sheets, specification documents, and product development tracking systems.
- Open to international travel for factory visits and trade shows.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $175,000.