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Thuma, a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods, is seeking a Product Development Manager to own the end-to-end product development lifecycle for assigned categories. You will partner closely with Design, Sourcing, Merchandising, and external manufacturing partners to develop thoughtfully designed, high-quality products that align with Thuma's aesthetic, quality standards, and cost goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute end-to-end product development from concept through commercialization
- Partner with Design to bring concepts to life while maintaining brand intent, quality, and cost targets
- Collaborate with Sourcing to identify and engage manufacturing partners
- Drive development timelines, flag risks early, and ensure milestones are met
- Support prototyping and iteration cycles to refine design, materials, and product experience
- Manage day-to-day vendor communication throughout development
- Partner on cost targets and value optimization without compromising design integrity
- Refine product specifications and documentation for clear execution
- Ensure products meet regulatory and quality standards in partnership with Sourcing and Compliance
- Support pilot runs and production readiness
- Facilitate smooth transition from development to production and launch
- Identify opportunities to improve development processes and ways of working
- Contribute to innovation in materials, finishes, and overall product experience
- Review vendor specifications, finishes, and CAD drawings to confirm design alignment
- Assess prototype quality and craftsmanship; create quality control summaries for manufacturing partners
- Flexibility for evening calls with international manufacturing partners
The role is based in Thuma's headquarters in San Francisco's Presidio neighborhood and is hybrid, requiring 3-5 days per week in office.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in Product Development or related roles within furniture and home furnishings
- Familiarity with CAD software and ability to review technical drawings
- Strong understanding of furniture materials, construction, and manufacturing processes
- Proven ability to manage multiple product timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with domestic and international manufacturing partners
- Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
- Ability to balance design intent with cost and production considerations
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Outstanding project management skills: highly organized, detail-oriented, diligent with follow-up
- Experience with product testing and quality standards (preferred)
- Resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Cultural awareness and experience working with global partners
- Willingness to travel as needed
