Product Design & Development Manager

Parker Baby Co. | Parker Kids | Tall Slim Seward, NE | Full-Time | Hybrid or In-Person Only

At Parker Baby Co., we believe business should do more than sell products. Our vision is clear:
We nurture and grow strong families .

We design thoughtful, functional products that make life better for parents and families, and we back that vision with action. Each year, we give 10% of our profits to non-profits that strengthen families and communities.

We live by our Core Values:

• Servant Leadership – Puts team success ahead of personal recognition
• Family Focused – Respects work-life balance; treats team members with care
• Have Fun – Creates an enjoyable, positive work environment
• Make it Better – Continuously improves processes, products, and outcomes
• Do What You Say – Follows through on commitments; integrity in action

If this resonates with you, you belong here.

We’re hiring a Product Design & Development Manager to own end-to-end product design and development across Parker Baby Co., Parker Kids, and Tall Slim .

You will take products from concept to bulk production by leading design direction, supplier execution, costing/MOQ negotiations, sampling, packaging, and production handoff.

You will work closely with our Brand Advisor (who owns product ideation and approves the product roadmap), Brand and Creative Team (branding/graphics support), and Operations Team (production timelines + supplier communications support).

Company-Wide (Across All 3 Brands)

• Products are developed efficiently and on time , without sacrificing quality or functionality.
• Products land at a price point that fits our brand and supports standard keystone economics.
• We continuously improve our lead times across our supply base.
• Existing product lines stay fresh through regular color/pattern refreshes and thoughtful enhancements.

By Brand (Primary Focus)

• Parker Baby Co. (Diaper Bags, Nursery Storage) :
  Launch and refresh high-quality, functional, beautiful products for moms and parents.
• Parker Kids (Bags, Patches, Bedroom Decor) :
  Build products that are durable, delightful, and age-appropriate with strong design cohesion.
• Tall Slim (10% of time, nice-to-have) :
  Support tops (primarily t-shirts) with established suppliers; apparel experience is a bonus, not required.

• Own Product Development End-to-End :
  From development kickoff to sampling, revisions, PP approval, and bulk production signoff.
• Lead Supplier Execution:
  Build strong relationships with factories in China, Cambodia, and India; drive clear communication, accountability, and timelines (including some non-standard work hours).
• Design Direction + Technical Handoff:
  Translate concepts into clear, production-ready direction (materials, construction, measurements, features, trims, finishes, artwork placement, packaging requirements).
• Costing + MOQ Negotiation:
  Negotiate final cost and MOQs; ensure economics work before proceeding; partner with leadership when risk is meaningful.
• Improve Lead Times:
  Identify bottlenecks and implement supplier/process improvements that reduce time from development to landed inventory.
• Packaging + Inserts Ownership:
  Ensure packaging, instructions, and inserts are correct, compliant, and production-ready.
• Vendor Selection + Sourcing:
  Evaluate and source new factories when needed to improve capability, quality, cost, or lead time.
• Discontinuations + Refreshes:
  Recommend discontinuations and run a steady cadence of color/pattern updates and functional improvements.
• Build Repeatable Systems:
  Create simple, repeatable development workflows, timelines, and documentation.

• Build strong working relationships with our supplier base and establish a clear communication rhythm.
• Develop deep knowledge of our existing product lines, materials, specs, and quality expectations.
• Get fully aligned to our product roadmap (built through end of 2027) and execute the next set of launches with excellent pace and organization.
• Identify the biggest lead time opportunities and propose a practical plan to improve them.

This role is for someone who:

• Loves making high-quality functional products for moms…