What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Designer - Sports position at JLB?
Are you a detail-driven Product Designer who loves taking ideas from concept to shelf? Do you thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments where you can genuinely own the process?
We’re supporting a high-growth consumer products group operating across multiple sporting-goods categories, and they’re looking for a Product Manager who can drive end-to-end product development and help shape the future of their portfolio.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the full product development lifecycle: sourcing, sampling, lab/field testing, certification, packaging, production support, and troubleshooting.
- Keep all projects on time, on budget, and fully documented using internal processes.
- Build product-market landscapes and supply-chain flowcharts in partnership with the Product Development Team.
- Strengthen existing manufacturer relationships and open new ones domestic and international.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations to support commercial launches and ongoing initiatives.
- Report directly to the COO and operate across multiple brands within the group.
What You Bring
- Strong professionalism, sound judgment, and exceptional communication skills.
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proven ability to manage deadlines, projects, and suppliers with precision.
- Comfort traveling regularly (sometimes on short notice) both domestically and internationally.
Why This Role?
You’ll join a growing organization with a wide portfolio of products, meaning your work directly impacts brand success across multiple sports categories. This is a role with ownership, visibility, and the chance to build real influence in a company scaling fast.
If you’re excited about shaping high-quality sporting goods from concept through final approval, we’d love to hear from you.