Senior Product Developer

Blue Marble invites a Senior Product Developer to join our Ashland, Oregon team in a hybrid capacity. This role guides the full lifecycle of toy product development, from initial concept through production, coordinating with internal teams, overseas manufacturers, and licensors to deliver consumer-ready products. You will contribute to a collaborative culture that values clarity, accountability, and steady progress, with support for professional development and relocation if needed.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Lead toy products through the full lifecycle from concept to launch by partnering with creative teams and stakeholders to seize opportunities and develop comprehensive product tech packs.
• Maintain product specifications, bill of materials, and tech packs across all products to ensure engineering aligns with cost standards.
• Manage, track, and communicate progress across departments to keep milestones visible and on track.
• Provide leadership and direction to overseas manufacturers to achieve product goals.
• Consistently deliver high-quality products that meet testing guidelines, licensor standards, and brand values.
• Coordinate development timelines for multiple products within the company calendar.
• Negotiate costs to meet margin expectations and confirm final costs with overseas partners.
• Communicate across the organization through meetings, presentations, and one-on-one discussions as needed.
• Conduct product research and present findings to stakeholders in a clear, organized manner.
• Anticipate, identify, and proactively resolve development issues.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a consumer products toy field focused on product development; experience with sports or entertainment licensors/licensees (toy manufacturer) is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of toy categories, manufacturing techniques, materials, and technologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture view with diverse groups.
• Team player who is also an independent thinker, self-motivated, self-starter, analytical thinker, and creator.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global environment.
• Strong data management and project management skills; able to identify solutions and remove obstacles to understand decision impact.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts, projected performance, and risks to team and senior management.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence without formal authority.
• Creative flair in both ideation and execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PDM and PLM systems and Stage Gate style project management is preferred.
• Occasional travel overseas, less than 10%.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• PDM, PLM systems
• Stage Gate process

Location and work arrangement

Location: Ashland, Oregon. This is a hybrid remote role based in Ashland, OR 97520. Preference is for candidates who can commute to the location.

Application question

Application question: Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (for example, H-1B)?