Job Description

Who We Are:

We are a lifestyle brand known for creating fun and functional organization essentials for the home, office, and everything in between. From high-quality planners and notebooks to custom organizers, desk accessories, and more, each product is intentionally crafted to help customers achieve goals, reduce stress, and lead more joyful, meaningful lives through organization.

Why Work With Us?

• Innovative Culture : We foster creativity and value fresh ideas.
• Empowered Team : Enjoy a flat structure where every voice matters.
• Work-Life Balance : Flexibility is key to maintaining your passions.
• Collaborative Environment : Regular interaction with leadership and teamwork is at our core.

Benefits:

• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance

Position Summary

The Product Manager, In-House/On-Demand, serves as a champion for the development and production of in-house goods and components, including books, notepads, stationery, and other paper products. This role bridges the gap between product development, design, sourcing, and production, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables that meet strategic objectives. The ideal candidate excels in project management, vendor coordination, and problem-solving while maintaining a collaborative and innovative mindset. This is an on site position at our Austin, Texas, location in NE Austin.

Key Responsibilities

In-House Goods Product Champion

• Includes books, notepads, stationery, and other paper products produced in-house
• Own the product lifecycle for assigned products by managing initial specifications, sample comments, costing, and confirmed specs in PAT and Asana
• Drive the development process to ensure product deliverables are met in collaboration with cross-functional support teams
• Maintain and adjust timelines for project milestones, including initial Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedule shifts, and launch dates
• Input and review T-Deck specifications for champion products before final presentations
• Coordinate packaging needs and advise when production should transition to a domestic vendor instead of in-house
• Provide support and guidance to team members by addressing product-related questions and concerns
• Communicate product launch details to production team

Domestic and Overseas Components Product Champion

• Manage the end-to-end process for domestic products and components, including sample review, costing, sourcing plans, and production timelines
• Strategically source components by negotiating cost and delivery timeframes while solving production or sourcing challenges creatively
• Educate product development, design, and merchant teams on supplier capabilities and limitations
• Develop, monitor, and refine Quality Control (QC) standards and testing protocols for domestic and imported products
• Address quality issues for certain overseas products and components, ensuring resolution
• Maintain accurate and updated records in PAT and Asana for assigned products, ensuring deliverables are met
• Collaborate with the PM to manage and maintain product timelines, including WBS, schedule adjustments, and launch dates
• Input and conduct final reviews of T-Deck specifications for champion products before presentations

Wholesale Support for In-House Goods and Components

• Partner with project owners to develop strategies and request vendor pricing, including preliminary pricing and cost negotiations
• Collaborate with vendors to rebuild product specifications to align with pricing goals and strategic targets
• Oversee initial specifications, sample comments, and confirmed specs in PAT and Asana for assigned products
• Manage project timelines and adjust schedules in PAT and Asana to align with business objectives
• Coordinate with the design team to provide packaging templates, detailed requirements, and production specs
• Analyze packaging needs and determine appropriate production sources. Submit finalized packaging files and instruct production teams on application

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Product Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in product management, sourcing, or manufacturing, with a focus on domestic and international goods
• Strong proficiency in project management tools like PAT and Asana
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with excellent attention to detail
• Experience negotiating costs and timelines with vendors
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across design, production, and merchant teams
• Creative problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Familiarity with quality control standards and testing protocols is a plus

Key Competencies

Project Management Ability to manage complex timelines and product lifecycles

Collaboration Works effectively across departments and external partners

Adaptability Adjusts to shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges

Technical Knowledge Familiarity with product specs, packaging processes, and supplier capabilities. Knowledge of Adobe Suite programs is a plus

Strategic Thinking Identifies opportunities to optimize costs, processes, and product quality

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