Product Development Manager

Title: Product Development Manager (Full Time)

Location: Saint Louis, Hybrid

Reports to: Sr. Director of Brand

Travel: Quarterly

Petite Keep is a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand on a mission to reimagine keepsakes. We're an energetic and passionate team, building a brand that will last for generations to come. We foster a collaborative and fast-paced environment where everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

As our
Product Development Manager

, you'll play a vital role in driving the development of new and existing products across Petite Keep's assortment – from concept to production. You'll work closely with our operations team, design team, and external partners to translate our brand vision into physical products that delight customers, elevate our core offering, and expand the idea of what a keepsake can be.

You'll lead timelines, manage samples, source materials, and be the connective tissue between creative and operational execution. You'll own and manage the sample/dev area of the warehouse. You will take on physical tasks like lifting boxes, steaming products, or running errands when needed to support PD and launches.

A key part of this role is continuing to elevate and refine our core products, ensuring every item we bring to the customer is exactly as envisioned, with the quality, emotion, and aesthetic that define the Petite Keep brand.

This role requires strong product management skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to confidently self-manage through complex timelines, shifting priorities, and creative problem-solving.

You should be a self-starter and independent thinker – someone who takes initiative, stays organized, and consistently moves projects forward.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, highly creative, and collaborative environment — and who finds joy in building products with lasting meaning. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Own and manage product development timelines from concept to launch.
• Source and coordinate with manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors.
• Collaborate with design and leadership teams to bring product ideas to life.
• Develop spec sheets and maintain organized documentation for new product SKUs.
• Lead sampling process: manage approvals, track revisions, and ensure brand quality.
• Support packaging design and quality testing
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to support seamless launches
• Organize and maintain the sample closet and product archives
• Inventory product and prop samples, and track by style or project
• Prep physical samples for shoots, packaging, and other launch support
• Maintain development spaces to ensure they are clean and photo ready
• Receive incoming PD shipments, help manage photo props and supplies
• Assist in prepping and packing items for both in-studio and on-location shoots

Qualifications:

• 6-8 years experience in product development and sourcing
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Exceptional organization and project management skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with sourcing processes and vendor communication.
• Passion for design, quality, and customer experience.
• Must be located in the Greater St. Louis Area (this role is hybrid but requires local presence for sample handling, team meetups, etc.).
• Passion for Petite Keep's brand mission and target audience.

Petite Keep Core Values:

• Customer Obsessed, always.
• Be curious, grow every day
• Optimistic, high energy
• Own the outcome
• Dedicated to
  the details

The PK Career Experience:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Unlimited PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual Petite Keep product allowance + employee discount
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• $1,000 Educational Stipend
• Employer-paid month long sabbatical after 5 years served

Petite Keep is an equal opportunity employer.