“Are you looking to roll up your sleeves and use your skills to lead the product creation process?”

Luxome is looking for a passionate and dynamic individual who LOVES product development. Do you have the drive and passion to lead the product creation process?

At Luxome, we don't just develop textiles; we craft elevated comfort experiences that intimately connect with our customers. We go beyond the normal to create one-of-a-kind luxury essentials that are exquisitely designed and undergo rigorous testing. Join us to build your legacy while being incredibly challenged. This role will be demanding yet rewarding.

Luxome is a direct-to-consumer luxury comfort brand that was founded in 2018 and has grown exponentially since. We sell primarily through our website www.luxome.com, and in our short history, we’ve served over 500,000 customers and have over 30,000 customer reviews with a near 5-star rating.

We Offer:

$55-75k USD annual salary – depending on experience
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k with employer match
Opportunities to do challenging and meaningful work
Dynamic, collaborative team with direct access to C-level executives
Solve real and challenging business problems related to revenue, cost, quality, and service goals
Free products for your personal use, 45% off employee discount, and 25% off friends and family discount
Quarterly team-building events
3 weeks of paid vacation, plus 1.5 weeks of sick and medical leave

Responsibilities:

This role is built for a hands-on developer who leverages the mechanics of product creation, translating finalized concepts through meticulous sourcing and testing, to ultimately bring the final product to fruition and deliver unparalleled comfort to our customers. We also want someone who is obsessed with detail and organized with information, communication, and follow-through.

You will roll up your sleeves on researching, developing, and testing new products, vendor approvals, and communicating with overseas factories. We also want someone to obsessively manage project communication and details. Simply put, we want someone who wants to harness BOTH their creative and organizational abilities.

Support the VP of Product Development in leading the product creation process from inception to production, ensuring all milestones are met.
Contribute to all phases of the product development and manufacturing process:
Product research and strategy: support ideation, scoping, and strategy for new products through market, competitor, and product research.
Source and appraise overseas factories: investigate new sources of supply and coordinate sourcing efforts with existing suppliers to determine supplier strategy.
Fabric, component, and material selection: identify and determine style fabrication and trim quality and construction.
Technical drawing(s) and specification creation: create technical specifications for all products to source, including component construction, fabrication and finished weights, component and product measurements, sewing/stitch and SPI detail, durometer, ILD, labeling (including federal and state legal requirements), packaging, and packing.
Pricing and supplier negotiations: understanding of component costs, CMT, tariff, production timing, overseas transit and domestic shipping cost and timing, to conduct price and production negotiations, as well as negotiating and managing MOQs and lead times.
Product prototype and component approvals: Measure and evaluate all samples against construction, quality, color, feature, and function to align with product specifications and brand goals.
Quality assurance and product testing: Conduct rigorous in-house product testing. Manage, review, and maintain an organized library of all Pre-Production (PP) and Top of Production (TOP) samples. Maintain a strong understanding of third-party lab testing protocols and partner directly with overseas labs to ensure all products meet or exceed safety requirements and brand quality standards.
Develop and manage daily communication and relationships with existing and potential vendors and manufacturers.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date WIP (Work in Progress) tracking, maintain BOMs (Bill of Materials), and create and oversee Tech Packs.
Maintain vendor database, including contact information, location, and organizational history.
Keep up to date with industry trends, innovation, and technology.
Gain a clear understanding of LUXOME product knowledge, product features, and product benefits.
Drive continuous improvement efforts for products, pricing, and vendor relations.
Work closely with the manager on other tasks and initiatives

Requirements:

Passionate about product!
1-2 years of hands-on experience managing the physical product lifecycle for a consumer brand, retailer, or sourcing company, with a mandatory background in textiles, softlines, or home goods
Hungry, result-driven individual who wants to make an impact day one.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with extreme attention to detail in information tracking and communication.
Self-directed and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including email writing etiquette.
Excellent at problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management.
Ability to lift 30 lbs. and use a stepstool or ladder.
Able to commute to our office in Birmingham, Michigan.

If you think you’d thrive in this position, we’d love to hear from you!

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