Design Development Coordinator
Shanghai, China
Product Management /
Full Time /
On-site
Launched in 2014 by former philosophy professor David Barnett, PopSockets is a global digital-lifestyle company that sells empowering, fun, and expressive products that improve people’s digital lives. PopSockets has sold over 245 million of its iconic phone grips in 75 countries and now has an expanding ecosystem of related products, including phone cases, wallets, mounts, batteries, and chargers.
Our mission is to empower enhanced mobile functionality, self-expression, and authentic human connection. We imagine an Eternal Positivity Machine that sparks joy, creativity, and meaningful relationships. We bring this vision to life by upholding the highest standards in materials, packaging, logistics, and design—while ensuring our supply chain and labor practices remain ethical, responsible, and transparent.
In 2021, PopSockets was honored as one of Fast Company’s World's Most Innovative Companies.
PopSockets is looking for an organized, detail-oriented Design/Development Coordinator to support our product development process from Design Lock to Production. This role is essential in bridging design, development, and manufacturing, ensuring seamless communication and on-time delivery of product specifications and related assets.
The ideal candidate is experienced in working with design and factory teams, has excellent communication and project management skills, and thrives in a fast-paced enviro
Responsibilities
- Spec Creation & Handoff:
- Collaborate closely with designers to finalize product specifications. Own the preparation and handoff of spec packages post-review for production readiness.
- Development Coordination:
- Serve as the main point of contact between internal teams and factory partners. Manage communication, track development progress, and adjust timelines as needed to ensure key milestones are met.
- Project Tracking (Monday.com):
- Maintain Project Management/workflow tracking (Monday.com), ensuring tasks are completed, deliverables are uploaded, and progress is accurately tracked across all active SKUs.
- Documentation & File Management:
- Coordinate with the Document Control team to hand off completed specifications and ensure all product information is accurately archived and accessible.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with Design, factories, packaging,Ops teams to align development timelines and address any issues that arise during the handoff or production pha
Requirements:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, required).
- Familiarity with project management tools—experience with Monday.com is a strong plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
PopSockets is dedicated to the practice of equal opportunity employment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, color, creed, ancestry, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s work performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive, unsafe or otherwise non-welcoming work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers; and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.
