Manager of Furniture Product Development, Nuage Corporate Office - Miami, FL
Location
Miami, FL
Job Description
We are seeking a Manager of Furniture Product Development that will ensure the successful execution of the product development process, delivering exquisite furniture rental products on time while meeting design, quality, and value goals. The Manager of Furniture Product Development oversees the entire product lifecycle up to order placement and ongoing product performance. This role involves leading communication with vendors and overseas sources, driving adherence to timelines, and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
What You’ll Do
1. Research and Analysis:
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and industry developments
- Analyze competitor offerings and market gaps to inform product development strategies
2. Conceptualization and Design:
- Collaliorate with internal teams and external partners to generate product ideas and concepts
- Translate conceptual concepts into tangilile prototypes, considering factors such as material selection, color schemes, and design development
3. Product Development:
- Lead the product development lifecycle from inception to order placement ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints
- Manage communication with vendors and overseas suppliers
- Ensure launch timeline and alignment across cross-functional teams
- Provide guidance to Sales, Production, Marketing teams in all product related matters
- Exhibit a team-oriented mindset and a passion for product development
- Maintain attention to detail, thoroughness, and a commitment to on-time project completion
- Efficiently multi-task and adapt to the changing needs of the business
4. Quality Assurance:
- Establish quality standards and specifications for all furniture products, conducting testing and evaluation procedures
- Identify and address any quality issues or production challenges to uphold product integrity and customer satisfaction
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to develop effective product messaging, promotional materials and sales strategies
- Provide product training and support to internal stake holders and external partners as needed
Qualifications
- 3-6 years Product Development and management experience, furniture/home goods preferred
- 4+ years of college education. Furniture design, merchandising, interior design preferred
- Strong understanding of product budgeting, product performance requirements, materials, and production processes
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with a service-oriented approach
- Independent, self-motivated, and capable of acting as an owner in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Skilled communicator with experience in resolving complex issues through communication with both domestic and international partners
We are looking for a detail-oriented, thorough professional who excels in a dynamic work environment. If you meet the qualifications, are passionate about product development and have the skills to drive successful product launches, we invite you to join our team. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement.
Who We Are
Born in Miami, set at tables around the world, Nuage is a leading linen and event rental company with an extraordinary track record of helping customers execute their creative visions by incorporating our beautiful products when bringing milestone celebrations to life. We take pride in our extremely loyal customer base and our talented team, composed of genuinely caring individuals dedicated to delivering on our promises. We value imagination, diversity, and the growth opportunities we provide to our team. We're seeking innovative, smart, and hard-working individuals who thrive on creative thinking and ingenuity. Join us in our mission to inspire customers, create products that tell stories, and continually evolve our brand.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
