Director, Product Design
RockbotSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer Goods, Product DevelopmentIndustries
Position Overview
- Location Type: Remote
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Not Specified
The Product Research and Development Specialist plays a critical role in identifying market trends, compiling detailed product specifications, and collaborating with factories to bring innovative products to life. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and has strong communication skills to liaise effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth market research to identify consumer trends, competitor offerings, and emerging opportunities.
- Analyze customer needs and translate insights into viable product concepts.
- Compile technical specifications, product details, and material requirements based on research findings.
- Communicate and collaborate with manufacturers and factories, ensuring production aligns with design expectations and quality standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, marketing, and sales, to align product development strategies with business goals.
- Monitor prototyping and testing phases, ensuring products meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
- Stay updated on industry regulations and compliance standards to maintain product integrity.
- Prepare and present reports, data analysis, and recommendations to leadership teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Product Development, or a related field.
- Proven experience in product research, development, or sourcing.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and consumer trends.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to liaise with suppliers and factories.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data analysis tools, and industry-specific software.
- Ability to work across time zones to coordinate with international teams (preferably overlapping with Chinese and NY time zones).
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, sourcing, or product design is a plus.
- Knowledge of supply chain processes and vendor management.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards in product development.
Additional Details
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Workplace: Remote
- Language: English
- Department: Not Specified
- Published: 2025-05-27
Skills
Market Research
Product Specification
Manufacturing Collaboration
Data Analysis
Industry Regulations
Communication
Negotiation
Microsoft Office
Industry-specific software
Remote
Global employment platform for payroll management
About Remote
Remote.com is a global employment platform that helps businesses hire, manage, and pay employees in various countries. It simplifies international human resources tasks such as compliance, payroll, and benefits management, allowing companies to focus on their core operations. Remote.com stands out by prioritizing data security with ISO27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance, while offering a flexible pricing model that reduces manual work. The company's goal is to provide a comprehensive solution for efficiently managing international talent.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$482.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consulting, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees