Smartish is seeking a detail-oriented and high-energy Product Development Specialist to play a vital role in our successful e-commerce company. You will serve as a contributing member of our small Product Development team and manage our new product project timelines for successful product launches.
In addition to the day-to-day management of project tasks with our division leaders and stakeholders, this position will be responsible for facilitating inter-department project communication, auditing and improving project efficiencies and prioritizing project duties as needed.
You will be working with a small team of fellow tech-savvy folk as you help propel our 13-year-old company into the next phase of exponential growth. This is an incredible opportunity for a motivated and all-in individual who is passionate about product development and who is skillful at managing multiple timelines and project tasks end-to-end with a collaborative and spirited team.
Identify Potential New Products
• Research & identify new product ideas and design concepts
• Help define product specifications & requirements
• Think strategically and creatively to gather product and customer insights
• Conduct product benchmarking and analyze data to develop new product concepts
• Serve as active ProdDev contributing member wtih CEO & ProdDev Manager
• Stay current with consumer packaged goods and mobile electronics industry trends
Product Viability
• Price analysis - Provides financial and technical justification for product selection and definition.
• Market analysis - Produces competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors.
• Customer analysis - Conducts market research and identifies and tracks market trends in our industry
• Understand Smartish strategic and competitive position and deliver products that are recognized as best in class
• Define detailed product requirements, scope, ship, measure features and use rapid cycles to iterate and learn
• Develops and maintains a prioritized list of customer and market requirements for product
Coordinate New Product Development Process
• Develop, track, manage, & communicate new product project plan, budget, and timelines
• Create a project structure for team leads that includes timelines, project plans, tasks, team responsibilities and status reporting
• Facilitate Inter-department project communication, including planning sessions/meetings
• Work with division leads to procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned time frames
• Build trust and effective relationships with peers/cross-functional teams
Product Collaborator
• Product issue management - act as problem solving lead for current and new products.
• Conduct use-case and long-term tests of new and existing products
• Gather feedback, track product success & share insights
Audit & Improve Product Development Efficiencies
• Identify & create project KPIs to be measured as success criteria' provide regular reporting
• Collect feedback from team members during and after project completion
• Report on project success criteria results, metrics, and opportunities
• Continuously improve existing new product development & project processes, tools, and workflows
Qualifications and Requirements (About You):
• Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry and physical product development
• Must be able to handle multiple projects while maintaining accuracy, detail, and timelines
• General understanding of the product development process from concept through production
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Project planning tools
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities - you can cut through the noise and laser focus on what really matters
• Ability to maintain and improve our product development process
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with diverse communication styles on team
• Ability to clearly articulate your thinking, process, challenge assumptions, and give and receive feedback
• Keen ability to assess design ideas and communicate feedback concisely
• Comfortable in a fast-pace, dynamic, startup-mentality environment
• On-site, in-office, full time position, Austin residents preferred
• Must like tacos
Preferred:
• Interest in cell phone cases & mobile electronic accessories is a plus
• Demonstrated support of company goals, values, and mission statement.
• Experience with overseas manufacturing
• Experience working in small/medium companies
• 3-5 years successfully leading and managing projects in fast-growing small-to-mid-sized businesses
• 2+ years of experience in product design management directly related to cell phone or tech accessories or other applicable product development
• 2+ years in consumer packaged goods product development and/or project management
• 3D solid modeling software experience helpful (Solidworks)
COMPENSATION:
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid Holidays + PTO
• Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Free phone cases & Smartish Stuff
Smartish Interview Sneak Peek:
We know resumes only tell a small part of your story. Are we a fit for each other? Let's find out.
• 20-30 minute pre-screen phone call
• In-person 1-hour interview, tour of the office, meet the team
• Mini homework assignment that demonstrates your skill sets required for this position
• Final interview (if needed)
We personally review every application, and if we think there might be a fit, we’ll reach out via email within a couple of days to start the conversation. Like many companies with start-up origins, we operate at a rapid pace--so you can expect a swift, transparent interview process that values your time and ours.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to recruiting@smartish.com