Product Development & Sourcing Lead

Responsibilities

Turn concepts into products

• Translate product concepts and requirements into clear specifications and production documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers through all pre-production steps: concepting, sampling, iteration, and production preparation.
• Review prototypes and samples for quality, functionality, materials, construction, and overall execution.
• Recommend improvements to designs, materials, processes, and production plans to support quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Lead pre-production and product development

Bring strong experience in product design and development

• Be comfortable evaluating new and different product types and learning new manufacturing techniques.
• Provide actionable and specific feedback to makers regarding prototypes, samples, and design iterations to move development forward.
• Establish clear product specifications and quality expectations.

Own cost, quality, and manufacturability

• Source materials and production methods that meet product quality, cost, and timeline requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers on pricing, order quantities, samples, terms, and delivery.

The Role

• We're looking for a Product Development & Sourcing Lead to help bring new physical products from concept through development and production.
• You'll identify and develop relationships with high-quality manufacturers and suppliers and help bring products from concept through development to production.

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, design, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience managing physical products from concept through development, sampling, to production.
• Experience working directly with suppliers, manufacturers, or production partners.
• Strong understanding of materials, construction, manufacturing processes, and product quality.
• Able to evaluate physical products and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Comfortable working with product specifications, technical documentation, measurements, and production requirements.
• Strong understanding of product costing, supplier negotiations, and vendor relationships.
• Strong aesthetic judgment and attention to detail.
• Curious, resourceful, and interested in learning about new materials, processes, and production methods.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Comfortable working in an environment with a high level of ambiguity.
• We'd be particularly excited to meet people who have worked in:
• Product development for physical consumer products
• Design-led consumer products or related categories
• Private-label or custom product development
• Industrial design with hands-on production experience
• Manufacturing, sourcing, or product-development experience

Experience working directly with manufacturers and supplier networks

A portfolio of products you've helped develop is a strong plus, particularly examples that demonstrate your involvement in product development, sourcing, materials, manufacturing, or production.

Why Arcade

• Hands-on experience at the intersection of AI, creativity, design, and commerce.
• Work alongside world-class AI researchers, engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs.
• Learn directly from an experienced startup leadership team.
• Work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.

Competitive compensation

Catered lunch daily by our private chef

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Arcade is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.