Hungry Minds · 5 hours ago
Product Manager (physical products)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelHungry Minds is a global creative publishing studio on a mission to ignite curiosity and wonder. They are seeking a Product Manager to own and drive end-to-end development of key physical product categories, collaborating with various teams to ensure market-ready products that meet quality and cost expectations.
Publishing
Hiring Manager
Justine Edwards
Responsibilities
Own assigned product categories end-to-end, including market research, concept development, timelines, briefs, reviews, and day-to-day execution
Develop clear, actionable product briefs grounded in trend research, customer insights, competitive analysis, and business objectives
Lead product brainstorms and collaborate closely with Design to evaluate, refine, and select concepts
Build and maintain accurate line sheets, including specifications, pricing, materials, and timelines
Partner with Sourcing to assess feasibility, materials, costing, and MOQ negotiations
Manage category timelines, sampling rounds, feedback loops, and approval processes
Ensure all products are fully specified prior to production, including costing, packaging direction, materials, and technical requirements
Review and approve PPS samples for color accuracy, print quality, materials, and overall execution
Communicate project status, risks, and changes clearly across cross-functional teams
Lead line reviews with Planning, using performance data and market insights to inform assortment and iteration decisions
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Solid understanding of the physical product development lifecycle, from concept to production
Strong product sensibility and trend awareness within specialty gift, lifestyle, publishing, or consumer goods
Ability to translate creative ideas into structured, execution-ready briefs
Working knowledge of costing, margins, and basic P&L principles
Ownership mindset with accountability for timelines, milestones, and cross-team alignment
Excellent prioritization and decision-making skills in fast-moving environments
Clear, confident communicator across creative and operational teams
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems
Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets
Company
Hungry Minds
Hungry Minds is an international publishing house and a brand known for high-quality, entertaining products that spark curiosity about life.
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase