Sr. Manager, Collaboration Design and Product Development

Job Title : Sr. Manager, Collaboration Design and Product Development Reports to : Owner & Principal Designer Job Type : Full-Time, Exempt Salary Range : $135K – $165K When applying, please make sure to include your portfolio with your resume or have the portfolio link directly on your resume for review - Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered. Job Location: This is a hybrid role, with a minimum expectation of 3 days per week in the office to facilitate collaboration and partnership across teams. Occasional travel as required for partner meetings or markets. About this role : The Senior Manager of Collaboration Design and Product Development serves as the creative owner of collaboration-based product development, translating approved partnerships into fully developed, market-ready collections. While the Sr. Director of Partnerships & PR leads external relationship management and partnership negotiations, this role owns the creative direction, structured development pipeline, and execution readiness for all partnership-based and licensed product initiatives. This position serves as the primary creative authority for collaboration products, ensuring every collection reflects the company’s design POV, category strategy, and long-term vision,from concept development through sampling and production readiness. Creative Leadership for Collaboration Product Lead the creative development of all partnership-based and licensed product initiatives. Serve as the primary creative owner for collaboration product direction. Translate approved collaborations into fully developed product concepts aligned with brand POV. Define and present opens for silhouettes, categories, materials, and overall design direction for each collection. Develop structured creative briefs that guide execution from concept through sampling and production. Ensure all collaboration products reflect the company’s aesthetic standards and long-term strategic vision. Structured Creative Development System Build and maintain a scalable, repeatable creative pipeline for collaboration products. Manage progression from concept development through refinement, sampling, and production readiness. Establish clear timelines, milestones, and cross-functional checkpoints. Ensure concepts are fully defined and strategically developed before entering execution. Create visibility into active, upcoming, and exploratory collaboration initiatives. Lead the creative strategy for all partnership-based hardline and softline collections. Translate approved collaborations into cohesive product concepts aligned with brand POV. Identify opportunities within partnerships to expand category presence or introduce new product expressions. Ensure continuity and cohesion across all collaboration collections. Contribute to alignment between interior design projects and potential collaboration opportunities. Cross-Functional & Partnership Alignment Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Partnerships to receive approved collaboration opportunities. Ensure collaboration product development aligns with partnership agreements and strategic parameters. Coordinate with the Sr. Director of Brand Partnerships & PR to support alignment on messaging and amplification strategy. Partner with design, merchandising, and operations teams to ensure feasibility, timeline alignment, and production excellence. Support licensing initiatives from a product development perspective, in coordination with internal legal partners. Liaise with collaboration partners to communicate design approvals and revisions. What You Bring: 8+ years of experience in product development, brand collaborations, licensing, or strategic partnerships within interiors, design, furniture, or lifestyle industries. Strong understanding of how products are created, including: Silhouettes, Categories, Materials, Sampling processes, and Development timelines. Experience building structured creative systems or managing multi-stage product pipelines. Proven ability to translate creative vision into developed, executable concepts. Experience working directly with founders or executive leadership. Strong aesthetic sensibility and deep appreciation for design. Highly organized with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amber Interior Design