Noho Home By Jalene Kanani - Honolulu, HI
posted 3 months ago
Noho Home by Jalene Kanani is seeking a versatile and innovative Product Design & Development Manager to join our team in Honolulu, HI. This role is essential in managing the design and development processes across our micro-factory in Hawaii and our overseas production facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in both domestic and international manufacturing environments, digital pattern making, fitting, rendering, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategies. Additionally, expertise in digital printing color management is crucial, as this role requires ensuring color accuracy and quality across all product lines. As the Product Design & Development Manager, you will lead the design and development of home decor products and fashion apparel, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market trends. You will execute digital pattern making and fitting for fashion items, ensuring precision and consistency across product lines. Managing digital printing color processes will be a key responsibility, ensuring color consistency and quality from design to production. You will also develop and manage commercial color work, ensuring color consistency across all products and platforms, and create high-quality renderings for use on the website and other digital platforms to effectively showcase products. In addition to design responsibilities, you will oversee and coordinate production activities at Noho Home's micro-factory in Hawaii, ensuring timely and efficient operations. Collaborating with local artisans and factory teams will be essential to maintain high-quality standards and integrate Hawaiian cultural elements into product design. You will manage relationships with overseas production partners, ensuring that all products meet Noho Home's standards for quality, sustainability, and ethical practices. Balancing production schedules and logistics between the micro-factory and overseas facilities will be necessary to optimize cost, lead times, and product quality. You will also oversee supply chain operations from sourcing raw materials to final product delivery, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. Implementing supply chain software solutions to optimize production, inventory management, and logistics operations across multiple locations will be part of your role. Coordination with manufacturers, vendors, and logistics teams will ensure seamless communication and on-time delivery of products. Utilizing digital tools for pattern making, fitting, and design will be crucial to ensure products meet both aesthetic and functional requirements. You will use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), 3D rendering software, and digital printing tools for product visualization and color management. Leveraging PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ERP systems for product development tracking and supply chain management will also be part of your responsibilities. Applying color management tools (e.g., Datacolor, X-Rite) for precise color matching, especially in digital printing applications, will be essential. Collaboration with the marketing team to develop and execute DTC strategies that drive brand awareness and sales growth will be a key aspect of your role. You will provide design insights and content for DTC campaigns, ensuring visual and brand consistency across all customer touchpoints. Analyzing consumer feedback and market trends will help refine product offerings and enhance the customer experience. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, e-commerce, and production, will ensure cohesive product launches and promotions. You will contribute to overall brand strategy, providing insights on product positioning, market entry, and customer engagement.