About Comfrt:
Comfrt LLC is the fastest growing ecommerce brand built on a mission to support mental health and create everything comfortable for an easy, stress-free, cozy lifestyle. We are obsessed with our customer and dedicated to building the ultimate comfort brand ecosystem.
About the Role:
The Product Development Manager - Home and Lounge owns the end-to-end execution of fashion-forward, brand relevant products, from concept through market launch. This role sits at the intersection of innovation, product strategy, technical development, and merchandising, ensuring product is brand-right, performance-led, and commercially successful.
You will partner closely with Merchandising, Design, Sourcing, QA, Production (as a key execution partner), Operations, Inventory, and Marketing to bring new collections to life while continuously elevating product quality, fabric innovation, and speed to market.
This role is for someone deeply obsessed with product, fashion, and detail—from fabric and fit to silhouette and finish—while also understanding how great products must perform in the market.
What You Will Do:
Product Development & Technical ExecutionOwn the full product lifecycle from concept through launch
Translate brand vision, performance needs, and trends into technically sound, fashion-forward product
Lead development across performance knits and fleece.
Create and maintain detailed tech packs including construction, measurements, materials, trims, and performance requirements
Own fit development, driving fittings to achieve optimal comfort, mobility, and silhouette
Manage prototypes, sampling, wash approvals, and shade consistency
Lead daily communication with vendors to ensure clear execution and timely progress
Fashion, Trend & Fabric ExpertiseMaintain a deep understanding of fashion trends, consumer behavior, retail dynamics, and fabric innovation within athleisure and outerwear
Continuously research and stay ahead of fabric trends, new materials, and performance technologies
Proactively test, evolve, and elevate fabrics to improve handfeel, durability, and performance
Partner closely with the Fabric Manager to refine core fabric platforms and drive material innovation
Translate macro and micro trends—across fashion and performance—into brand-right, commercially viable product
Ensure assortments feel current, cohesive, elevated, and differentiated Collaborate with Design to align silhouettes, color, and materials with brand DNA
Merchandising, Line Planning & Market StrategyOwn competitive market analysis across knit and fleece categories, with a strong understanding of trends, pricing, and white space opportunities
Analyze sales performance, margin, sell-through, returns, and customer feedback to inform product decisions
Deep understanding of the brand demographic, strong eye for trend, understands the intersection of fashion, function, and culture, and can identify meaningful white space opportunities within the market
Drive seasonal line plans, SKU architecture, and assortment strategies within category Balance core, seasonal, and newness to support growth and innovation
Support pricing strategy based on product value, complexity, and market positioning
Partner with Planning, Finance, and Inventory to align product strategy with forecasts and business targets
Operations & Product Development ExecutionOwn and manage the product launch calendar, ensuring alignment with seasonal strategies and key commercial moments
Partner with Operations, Production, and Inventory to ensure product delivers on time and in the right selling window
Proactively manage timelines and dependencies, identifying and resolving risks early
Ensure product readiness across development, QA, merchandising, and marketing ahead of launch
Drive cross-functional alignment to support successful, on-time product launches
Cross-Functional Partnership (Including Production)Partner closely with Production as a key execution partner to ensure smooth handoff from development into bulk
Ensure Production teams receive complete and accurate product information
Collaborate with Sourcing and Finance to balance cost, quality, and performance
Review QA inspection and testing reports in partnership with QA prior to shipment
Proactively identify and resolve risks across fit, fabric, construction, cost, and timing
What You Can Bring:6+ years of experience in product development and/or merchandising within lounge, home, lifestyle, or related comfort-driven categories
Strong technical expertise in performance fabrics, garment construction, and fit
Experience across both knit (athleisure) and woven/insulated outerwear preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Product Development, Textiles, or related field
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables)
Experience with PLM systems and tools like Asana or Notion
Highly organized with strong project management skills
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Who You Are:A highly strategic product thinker with the ability to build and articulate clear product strategies
A well-rounded product expert fluent in fabric, fit, performance, and silhouette
Obsessed with great product, with a strong fashion aesthetic and elevated taste level
Fabric-forward and curious, continuously researching and evolving materials to elevate quality and innovation
A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves operator who takes ownership from idea through execution
Entrepreneurial and innovative, balancing creativity with strong business judgment
A strong fashion and market thinker with a clear point of view on trends and competition
Both creative and data-driven, able to translate insights into action
A clear, confident communicator and strong cross-functional partner
Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment with evolving priorities
What Success Looks Like:Product launches on time, on brand, and at performance expectations
Fabrics, fit, and construction consistently meet high quality and comfort standards
Assortments are intentional, elevated, and commercially strong
Product decisions are driven by data, customer insight, and market awareness
Cross-functional teams are aligned and execution is seamless
The category scales while maintaining taste level, innovation, and product integrity
Why Join Comfrt?
Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s shaping the future of comfort and mental wellness.
Work in a supportive, creative environment where your ideas and growth are valued.
Enjoy Comfrt benefits such as generous paid time off, company-covered health insurance, 5% 401k match, and discounts on all Comfrt products!
Join a passionate team making an impact on exciting projects, all while enjoying the flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment.
Comfrt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.