Design & Product Development Manager
About The Position
Parachute is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, detail orientated Design & Product Development Manager to join our Design team. This person will have a passion for the home space, knowledge of current trends, and an organized, efficient manner of working. They will provide sketches, create CAD art and will own the product development process to help bring design concepts to life. They will own the product development process from design inception, through to the final sample. This person must possess professional-level communication skills and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional, collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in design/product development role, preferably in textiles
- Basic understanding of home furnishings categories and products
- Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Excel and PLM systems
- Knowledge of the manufacturing process, including construction and finishing processes, weaving, dyeing and cut and sew
- Ability to interpret brand aesthetic into product design
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Passion for design, product quality, and innovation.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- You Own the Outcome and show up with rigor, accountability and a bias for action.
- You Spring Forward and embrace everything with energy, adaptability, positivity and maturity.
- You Build the Best and are committed to growth, dreaming big, and sharing and receiving feedback in the spirit of always improving.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with the Chief Creative Officer and Design Director to ideate seasonal product direction, including design concepts, color palettes, and assortment strategy
- Develop seasonal product concepts through sketches and CAD drawings
- Own the full product development lifecycle—from design inception through final sample approval
- Create detailed, accurate tech packs to ensure seamless development and production
- Lead vendor communication from initial outreach (quality, costing, capabilities) through development, sampling, and post-season follow-up
- Upload, manage, and maintain all tech packs and updates within the PLM system
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising and Sourcing to align on product quality, cost, execution and timing
- Research and develop seasonal trends, themes, concepts, color direction, materials, fabrications, and manufacturing processes
- Manage sample tracking and organization, including handoff to Creative teams and ongoing sample support throughout the season
- Maintain a comprehensive reference library of swatches, documentation, and quality submissions
Benefits
- Work that fits your life
- Hybrid schedule with Fridays work-from-home
- Beautiful HQ in the heart of Culver City, steps from the light rail
- Take care of you (and your people)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
- One Medical (full health), Kindbody (fertility health), and Talkspace (mental health) memberships for modern, easy access to care
- Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for growing families
- Time to truly unplug
- Open & flexible PTO - take the time you need, when you need it
- Support beyond your paycheck
- 401(k) through Empower
- Monthly work-from-home stipend
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Daily delights
- Free snacks to keep you fueled
- Weekly catered lunch to bring everyone together
- Employee Discount
- Free bedding for a great night’s sleep, an incredible employee discount, and $300 in free product every year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
