Product Developer

twelveNYC

Product Developer creating innovative merchandise and packaging for high-demand brands. Collaborating with creative teams and managing projects from concept to completion in a hybrid environment.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary liaison between creative teams and factory partners, ensuring seamless development of product designs and packaging concepts.
Develop a deep understanding of each client’s story, brand guidelines, and market positioning to deliver consistent, high-quality products.
Collaborate daily with creative teams to integrate newly sourced products and innovative fabrication processes into client deliverables.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing budgets, timelines, and quality across seasons and clients.
Create and maintain detailed program schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
Prepare and deliver clear, detailed instructions for product and packaging decks/mockups in collaboration with design partners.
Negotiate pricing and program details with domestic and overseas factory partners for multi-SKU programs.
Use a solution-oriented approach to proactively address challenges and ensure flawless execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of product development experience; experience with home goods, electronics, wellness, or lifestyle products preferred.
Proven track record managing end-to-end product development from ideation through delivery.
Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, and printing techniques.
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables simultaneously.
Experience with domestic and international sourcing and manufacturing.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving large-scale, high-impact programs.
Availability to work outside regular hours or across time zones as needed.
Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off in accordance with French regulations, including additional RTT days
Hybrid working model — 3 days in the office
Discretionary bonuses
Additional company days off (e.g., Birthday Day)
Monthly remote work allowance
Transportation reimbursement and health coverage in line with French regulations

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Hard Skills & Tools

product developmentproject managementmaterials knowledgefinishes knowledgeprinting techniquessourcingmanufacturingbudget managementtimeline managementprogram scheduling

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationentrepreneurial mindsetsolution-oriented approachnegotiationmultitaskingproactive problem-solvingclient relationship management