Vice President of Product Development

Interim Brand and Product Development Consultant General Description/Background:

Company Overview

A consumer products company specializing in housewares with approximately 300-400 SKUs.

Over 90% of products are sold in the US market. Primary sales channels have shifted toward large discount and off-price retailers. Previously focused on mass retailers like Target, catalogs, and TV shopping.

The company operates multiple brands across various product categories but lacks overall cohesiveness, resulting in a somewhat random product assortment.

• Expertise in consumer products, particularly large housewares with high SKU volumes.
• Strong background in product design, brand oversight, merchandising, branding, and marketing.
• Experience ensuring brand fit and cohesiveness, with the ability to "slow down" processes for quality and alignment.
• Proven track record in brick-and-mortar retail (e.g., discount/off-price channels), not e-commerce.
• Combination of product development oversight and creative/packaging skills, with priority on brand cohesiveness, packaging, and multi‑brand management.
• Ideally based in or near Southern California for in‑office presence 4 days per week, though remote candidates outside the area may be considered with reduced on‑site requirements.
• Ability to start ASAP, with availability for interviews next week.