[Hiring] Senior Product Development Manager @Comfrt

Role Description

The Senior Product Development Manager – Toys will lead the end-to-end development and commercialization of Comfrt's expanding toy category, including sensory toys, squishy toys, weighted plush, novelty toys, and innovative comfort-focused products. This role requires a unique combination of technical product development expertise, analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and strong business acumen.

• Translate consumer insights, market research, competitive analysis, and sales performance into actionable product strategies.
• Manage product development from concept through production.
• Identify new business opportunities and evaluate product performance.
• Shape the long-term direction of Comfrt's toy category.
• Think strategically and understand retail financials.
• Execute with urgency in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Product Engineering, Industrial Design, Business, Merchandising, or a related discipline.
• 7–10+ years of product development experience, with significant direct experience in toys, plush, sensory products, or related consumer goods.
• Proven track record of developing and commercializing innovative products from concept through mass production.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to analyze sales performance, market trends, competitive data, and product profitability.
• Strong understanding of retail math, including AUR, COGS, IMU, gross margin, sell-through, sales forecasting, and inventory performance.
• Experience identifying consumer and market opportunities and translating insights into profitable product innovations.
• Deep technical knowledge of toy construction, materials, manufacturing processes, and product engineering.
• Strong understanding of toy safety standards, compliance requirements, and testing protocols.
• Experience working directly with overseas manufacturing partners, particularly in Asia.
• Demonstrated experience managing product costing, value engineering, and target-margin objectives.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including the ability to interpret and analyze product performance and financial data.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute against aggressive development timelines.

Requirements

• Experience building or scaling a new product category within a fast-growing consumer brand.
• Experience developing weighted plush, sensory toys, stress-relief products, or innovative comfort-focused products.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and retail or DTC business models.
• Experience preparing business cases, product performance analysis, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Knowledge of injection molding, silicone molding, foam manufacturing, plush construction, and filling technologies.
• Established relationships with toy manufacturers, material suppliers, and testing laboratories.
• Experience working successfully in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Ability to operate autonomously while collaborating effectively across functions and maintaining strong communication.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Company-covered health insurance.
• 5% 401k match.
• Discounts on all Comfrt products.
• Supportive, creative environment where ideas and growth are valued.
• Flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment.