Product Development Manager

The Thuma team is looking to hire a Product Development Manager. This role is centered on bringing design vision to life. You will partner closely with Design, Sourcing, Merchandising, and external manufacturing partners to develop thoughtfully designed, high-quality products that align with Thuma’s aesthetic, quality standards, and cost goals.

This position will own development timelines, ensure product integrity, and identify opportunities to improve quality, innovation, and speed to market while assisting in the end-to-end product development process across key categories—from concept through production readiness.

Thuma’s Headquarters is based in the historic Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco. This is a hybrid role that will be in office 3 - 5 days a week.

You Will

Execute end-to-end product development lifecycle for assigned categories, from concept through commercialization

Partner closely with Design to bring concepts to life while maintaining brand intent, quality, and cost targets

Collaborate with Sourcing to identify and engage the right manufacturing partners

Drive development timelines, ensuring milestones are met and risks are flagged early

Support prototyping and iteration cycles to refine design, materials, and overall product experience

Manage day-to-day communication with vendors throughout the development process

Partner with Sourcing on cost targets and value optimization without compromising design integrity

Help refine product specifications and documentation to support clear execution

Partner with Sourcing and Compliance to ensure products meet regulatory and quality standards

Support pilot runs and ensure readiness for production

Partner cross-functionally to ensure a smooth transition from development to production and launch

Identify opportunities to improve development processes, tools, and ways of working

Contribute to innovation in materials, finishes, and overall product experience

Support special projects and new category exploration

Review vendor specifications, finishes and CAD drawings to confirm alignment with design intent

Access prototype quality and craftsmanship, create quality control summaries to share with manufacturing partners

Flexibility to join evening calls with international manufacturing partners

This Might Describe You

5+ years of experience in Product Development or related roles within furniture and home furnishings

Familiarity with CAD software and ability to review technical drawings

Strong understanding of furniture materials, construction, and manufacturing processes

Proven ability to manage multiple product timelines in a fast-paced environment

Experience working with domestic and international manufacturing partners

Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach

Ability to balance design intent with cost and production considerations

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Outstanding project management skills: highly organized problem solver, detail-oriented and diligent with follow-up

Experience with product testing and quality standards is a plus

Resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity within a fast paced environment

Cultural awareness and experience working with global partners

Willingness to travel as needed

Why Join Us

401(k) : Participation in our 401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of your contributions.

Benefits* : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions, 100% paid parental leave, and company-sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships.

Equity : Participation in employee stock option plan.

Paid Time Off : We operate with a high-performance mindset and we believe healthy, happy, relaxed people do better work.

Time to Recharge : teams receive select paid holidays, including key company closure days, along with holiday pay when working on designated holidays.

Employee Discount **: 40% off almost all Thuma products.

Cell Phone Stipend : $100 per month to support work-related phone use.

Commute Reimbursement : Up to $150 per month for commuting to our office.

Room Upgrade : A complimentary product credit upon joining, valued at up to $3,000. ** Some exclusions may apply * Eligibility for compensation, benefits, and perks may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the relevant plans and company guidelines.

Who We Are

Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn.

Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.

120000 - 140000 USD a year Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.

Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.