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San Diego, California, United States

* Manage development of all Soft Goods including cut-and-sew and molded protective kits and cases for gaming consoles and accessories.* Work closely with US, and overseas Product Development Teams, marketing, sales, and supplychain.* Develop new product concepts from conception through implementation.* Interpret and react to current business and market trends.* Own product lifecycle management, from concept to market.* Source, develop, create, and invent product lines to support business objectives.* Research technical issues, provide expert guidance, and develop technical solutions.* Ensure product documentation is complete, current, and accurate.* Value-engineer products by analyzing BOMs and recommending materials and construction techniques to impact cost throughout development* Manage and deliver samples for line reviews and/or trade shows.* Maintain relationships with licensor partners* Manage product development-related communication between licensors and cross functional teams.* Create presentations for new product concepts.* Compile business reports and information requested by licensor.* Coordinate approval submissions.* Maintain roadmaps for licensors.* Work with compliance team on updates related to DoCs, product labels, legal requirements,etc.* Ensure products meet criteria for international sale.

Encinitas, California, United States

* Manage development of all Soft Goods and Accessories including: Bags, Headwear, Apparel, Wallets, Belts and Small Leather Goods. * Create and track the development schedule of products to ensure a timely completion following the Go-To-Market calendar, utilizing time management and communications skills to meet deadlines. Understand, help create and track tooling calendars, as needed. * Manage the development process of products that meet company/corporate target margin goals, while maintaining design intent and quality. * Ensure both the technical superiority and the product quality/integrity of all products falling under their responsibilities.* Value-engineer products by analyzing BOMs and recommending materials and construction techniques to impact cost throughout development* Partner with domestic and overseas product and material sourcing manufacturers to develop new materials, construction techniques, processes, costing, and samples. * Contribute to sustainability projects related to product materials, construction, function, and manufacturing.

Greater San Diego Area

* Work on product development with a primary focus on accessories including: Headwear, Bags (backpacks, duffels, totes, handbags, small bags), Rolling Luggage, Wallets, Belts and Sports Equipment, other small accessories.* Review product samples against all tech pack details and color standards. * Deliver and record detailed sample comments and/or updates to factory counterparts. * Negotiate costing with the objective to achieve margins and create cost sheets for all products.* Provide final approvals to factory counterparts on Pre-Production samples to proceed into bulk production. * Coordinate, track, and distribute sample orders to ensure a timely delivery for reviews and sales meetings.* Travel to China for factory visits and product reviews.* Review product and packaging tech packs for accuracy.* Daily follow-up with factories to keep calendars aligned and discuss new development. * Obtain all product information needed for style set up in PLM system. * Submit designs and manage all feedback for licensed product in the eApprovals system. * Work with Design, Merchandising, and Costing teams to execute product from concept to final approved sample. * Maintain sample library catalogue.* Offer solutions to issues and questions while in a fast-paced environment.

Greater San Diego Area

* Provide quality customer service to clients.* Offer solutions to issues and questions while in a fast-paced environment.* Manage high-volume client requests while maintaining a positive attitude.* Update and maintain client database in Excel daily.* Setup new client accounts and manage contract signings.* Process donations and payments.

Hamilton, New Jersey

* Work on product development with a primary focus on consumer electronics including: Phone Cases, Chargers, Headphones, Speakers* Travel to China for development, pre-production and bulk production reviews.* Review artwork packages and manage product development sampling. * Create and implement development and production timelines.* Review Purchase Orders and create Bills of Material.* Meet with lead buyers and designers to present time and action plans, discuss production, pricing and sales.* Present lead buyers with updates and innovation related to the consumer electronic industry. * Meet with quality control leads on testing requirements.* Train and oversee new employees on systems and processes.

Greater New Orleans Area

* Assist in creative consultation between graphic designers and clients for logo creation, web design and branding.* Develop creative briefs and marketing collateral focusing on the medical field.* Proof and edit copy* Monitor and assign project workflows to meet deadlines on time.

Greater New Orleans Area

* Manage and execute marketing plans, including advertising and promotion

Greater New Orleans Area

* Develop creative briefs and marketing collateral focusing on health and beauty.* Manage and plan client budgets* Review and generate Google Analytic reports.