Manager, Product Development chez Boll & Branch

At Boll & Branch, we’re reimagining luxury for the modern home with an uncompromising commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical craftsmanship. We’re looking for a highly skilled Manager, Product Development to join our team. This role will oversee product and material development across our lifestyle categories, guiding products from concept through pre-production while ensuring they meet our highest standards.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in materials (with a focus on textiles), product construction, and manufacturing, with a proven ability to balance creativity, technical precision, and business goals. The ideal candidate is exceptionally knowledgeable about construction and manufacturing, pays close attention to product details (those the customer can and cannot see), is an effective communicator and time manager, with experience executing to seasonal milestones in the product development calendar.  The Manager, Product Development will report to the Director of Product Development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of product development, from concept through pre-production, across lifestyle categories—including bath, bed blankets, decorative throws and pillow covers, inserts, sleepwear, and rugs.
• Drive material research and development, including weave/knit sample feedback, testing (internal and third-party), and PLM library management.
• Collaborate with internal teams—Design, Production & Sourcing, Planning, and Merchandising—and serve as the primary liaison with external factory and mill partners to ensure developments stay on track, align with seasonal milestones, and meet design and quality standards.
• Manage and track seasonal T&A calendars, WIPs, tech packs, and records to ensure timely execution of milestones.
• Own seasonal costing by engineering products to achieve target margins while upholding quality and design integrity.  Manage development cost negotiations with partners and oversee all costing workflows within PLM for seasonal styles.
• Review and track all development samples through TOP, collaborating with Design, Technical, Production, and Compliance teams to deliver clear, timely feedback.
• Oversee product testing—including wear trials and lab testing—to ensure products meet our performance and quality standards.
• Build and maintain comprehensive technical packages in PLM, including artwork, Bill of Materials, packaging, folding, and trim guidelines.
• Partner with Compliance and Production teams to uphold our sustainability requirements, certifications, regulatory requirements, and product claims.
• Learn and maintain an ongoing understanding of Boll & Branch creative direction, brand aesthetic and design language.
  
  

Requirements:

• 5+ years of product development experience (home textiles strongly preferred).
• Expertise in sewn product construction and material development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical information clearly across internal and external teams.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple workflows in a fast-paced, creative and iterative environment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office; Knowledge of PLM  system is required ,(Centric PLM is a plus)
• Detail-oriented, quality-driven, and passionate about every stage of the product creation process—from design and construction to performance and cost.
• A proactive and resourceful problem-solver with the ability to anticipate challenges and provide creative, effective solutions.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with the ability to thrive in cross-functional environments.

The primary location for this role is Summit, NJ. We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person, and also have access to physical products, samples, and techniques housed in our office. Currently we are operating under a hybrid model and this role will work in person in Summit a minimum of 3 days a week (Tue-Thu). There will be additional times when you’re asked to work in the office because it’s in the best interest of our business or your team.

The annual base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $130,000. It is important to note that our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size, industry, and the market and are one part of the total rewards that we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, scope of the role, and internal peer benchmarking. 

The above is a comprehensive, but not exhaustive, description of requirements and expectations that may evolve over time based on business needs. You must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits, HSA/FSA, STD/LTD, and Employee Assistance Program
• Family-Planning Services, Gender-affirming healthcare, and Health Advocacy Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and an Employee Discount

About Boll & Branch: 

At Boll & Branch, we don’t make bedding like everyone else. We make it better.

In 2014, our founders, Scott and Missy Tannen, challenged every conventional standard in the textile industry, creating a new supply chain that prioritized thread quality, not thread count. By investing exclusively in 100% organic raw materials from the start, we became the first bedding company ever to be Fair Trade Certified. Today, we keep five commitments at the heart of everything we do. We are: 

• Cultivators of the Highest Quality Threads
• Pioneers in 100% Organic Cotton
• Free from Toxins at Every Step
• 100% Traceable from Farm to Finish
• Committed to Fair and Ethical Treatment for All

Boll & Branch has over 150 employees, and we are headquartered in Summit, NJ, with a second office in New York, NY and a dedicated Photo Studio in New Providence, NJ. In 2019, to propel our growth, we raised $100M from L Catterton, a leading consumer goods private equity fund. We are also progressively expanding our retail and wholesale footprint. While the heart of our business lies in the direct-to-consumer online model, we also have several retail stores around the country as well as partnerships with Bloomingdales and Nordstrom.

Boll & Branch LLC is an equal opportunity employer.