Product Development Manager, Leathergoods and Accessories

Overview:

The Product Development Manager will manage the development of Veronica Beard’s leather goods accessory collections, translating Design’s creative vision into products that meet the brand’s aesthetic, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

Partnering closely with Design, Materials, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Production, this role will oversee day-to-day development from initial concept through production readiness. The ideal candidate combines a strong eye for product with technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and the organizational skills to keep seasonal development on track.

Responsibilities:

Product Development & Execution

• Manage seasonal product development in alignment with Design direction, category needs, and development calendars. • Coordinate complete development packages, ensuring specifications, materials, construction details, and sample requirements are clearly communicated to factories. • Manage prototype and sales sample development, consolidating feedback and tracking revisions through approval. • Work with Design and factories to resolve construction and material challenges while preserving design intent.

Vendor Management & Accountability

• Manage day-to-day communication with global development and manufacturing partners. • Track sample accuracy, development progress, costing submissions, and delivery commitments. • Work with factories to resolve development issues and escalate risks with clear recommendations. •…