by Job Title: Product Design and Development Manager, Key Accounts
Company: Jamie Young Company
Location: Gardena, CA | On-site
Description: Jamie Young Co. is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Product Development Manager to join its Key Accounts team. This role focuses on its private label division, designing and developing lighting, furniture, mirrors, and decorative accessories from initial concept through production. The position reports to the Key Account Product Development Director and works very closely with them as a team. This is both a design and a management role, and a big part of the job is executing designs at a high level, turning the Director’s concepts and direction into polished, accurate, production ready work.
The ideal candidate combines strong creative and technical skills with an understanding of home furnishing trends, retail markets, and overseas manufacturing. They should be highly organized, comfortable managing multiple projects, and able to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Focus on the private label division, creating product at multiple price points and in a range of looks tailored to each customer.
- Execute designs at a high level in close partnership with the Director, translating concepts into refined CAD drawings, renderings, specifications, and presentations quickly and accurately.
- Design and develop new products from initial concept through production, balancing aesthetics, functionality, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
- Create and revise CAD drawings, product specifications, and visual presentation materials.
- Create presentation decks for private label customers to present new concepts, collections, and product updates.
- Research current and emerging home furnishing trends, materials, finishes, and market opportunities across various retail price points.
- Communicate with overseas factories across multiple countries to coordinate product development, sampling, revisions, and production requirements.
- Review prototypes and production samples for design accuracy, quality, and consistency with approved specifications.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring development timelines are met.
- Collaborate with internal departments, leadership, and clients to present design concepts, communicate project updates, and resolve development challenges.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience in product design and development, preferably within the home furnishings, lighting, furniture, or decorative accessories industry.
- Advanced, hands on skills in Adobe Photoshop and CAD software, with a strong ability to create, read, and interpret technical drawings and a proven track record of high-level design execution. Portfolio required.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Outlook and Teams.
- Comfortable using AI-powered tools for graphic development, concept visualization, and presentations.
- Strong understanding of current home furnishing trends and the mass retail market, from value-oriented to high-end products.
- Experience working with overseas manufacturers and familiarity with product development and production processes.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Experience managing product programs or customer accounts from development through delivery, including timelines, samples, and factory follow up.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and collaborate with leadership and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk (AutoCAD), Trimble (SketchUp), Furniture Connect or similar 3D modeling software.
- Experience developing products across multiple home furnishing categories.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs; including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Physical & Travel Requirements
- Ability to work on-site in Gardena, California.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically to trade shows as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
To learn more, contact Debbie Lahs, debbie@jamieyoung.com
