Assistant Product Development Manager - Shenzhen
CASETiFY Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
Retail · 1,001-5,000 employees
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About the role
Manage the protective case product line from concept through post-launch analysis, coordinating product design, engineering, suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to meet timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Prepare ROI analyses, development and launch plans, sales forecasts, management reports, and pricing recommendations to support commercial viability and operational readiness.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field, plus at least five years of end-to-end product development experience in consumer goods or tech accessories, including manufacturing coordination. Candidates should bring strong negotiation and analytical skills, attention to detail, effective project and time management, excellent communication, and fluency in spoken and written English and Cantonese.
Full description
Purpose of Position
- We are seeking an Assistant Product Development Manager to join our global Product Development team. Reporting to the Associate Product Development Director, you will support the end-to-end development and commercial readiness of the protective case product line, moving concepts through to post-launch analysis with clear timelines, quality standards, and commercial viability. You will work closely with the product leadership and wider cross-functional units to keep the line commercially sharp and operationally reliable.
Job Descriptions
- Owns the end-to-end product development process for the protective case line from concept through post-launch analysis.
- Prepares ROI analyses, development timelines, and launch plans in coordination with internal teams and manufacturing partners.
- Collaborates with product designers and engineers to develop design concepts and specifications that meet customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
- Partners with suppliers and the sourcing team to identify, test, and manage materials and suppliers that meet performance, cost, quality, and lifecycle requirements.
- Manages the product development and production process by aligning manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams on timelines, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Builds short- and long-term sales forecasts and management reports that inform pricing, volume, and resource decisions.
- Determines product pricing by analyzing market research, production and sales costs, anticipated volumes, and special-order requirements.
Requirement
- Degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- 5+ years’ experience managing end-to-end product development for consumer goods or tech accessories, including manufacturing coordination. Experience with protective cases, phone accessories, or similar lifestyle tech products is an advantage.
- Hands-on experience coordinating with manufacturers and vendors on timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to assess product viability and market fit.
- Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Committed to delivering quality results on time, with strong attention to detail, accountability, and responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage across all organizational levels.
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Cantonese.
