About Cozey

At Cozey, we’re all about empowering possibilities in your home and making furniture shopping as easy and enjoyable as possible. Our thoughtfully designed, stylish furnishings adapt to evolving lifestyles, combining innovation with a commitment to great value and customer service. As a fast-growing, online-first brand, our success is driven by a team that shares our passion for redefining the furniture experience. 

The mission of the Director of Product Development at Cozey

As Director of Product Development, reporting to Evan Clabots, Vice-President, Product & Innovation, your mission is to elevate Cozey’s furniture by strengthening testing capabilities, enhancing product performance, value to customers, and optimizing the overall customer experience. 

What you'll be doing

• Develop and implement advanced testing protocols to ensure product durability, safety, and high performance, continuously refining methodologies to align with industry standards. 

• Lead improvements in product performance by optimizing material selection, engineering, and manufacturing processes to enhance longevity, comfort, and overall quality while ensuring cost efficiency and maximizing value for customers. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally throughout the development process with sourcing to ensure supplier capabilities align with product roadmaps, and coordinate with operations and marketing to support a seamless product launch. 

• Master every detail of furniture development by deeply understanding construction techniques, materials, and assembly processes, while refining assembly guides for a seamless customer experience. 

• Optimize packaging, shipping, and assembly experiences by designing furniture that is easy to transport, assemble, and disassemble, reducing damage and enhancing customer satisfaction. 

• Continuously innovate and drive product evolution by gathering post-launch insights, monitoring product performance, and staying ahead of industry trends to position Cozey as a leader in modern, high-performing furniture. 

We'd love to hear from you if you have

• A strong background in product development, engineering, or industrial design, with experience in furniture. 

• Experience in testing environments, including knowledge of testing standards and the implementation of product tests. 

• A deep understanding of materials, construction, and manufacturing processes to drive performance improvements in furniture design and production. 

• A proven ability to manage cross-functional projects, collaborating with operations, sourcing, and logistics teams.
• A proven ability to manager project timelines and ensure on-time launches.  

• A customer-centric mindset, with a focus on optimizing the end-to-end product experience, from testing to delivery and assembly. 

• A strategic and detail-oriented approach, capable of balancing long-term vision with hands-on execution. 

• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement, always seeking ways to elevate product quality and efficiency. 

We care about you 

• You will receive a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefit package. 
• Endless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a fast-growing start-up. 

• A generous PTO policy that allows you the time you need to recharge. 
• A role where your strategies and decisions directly influence the company’s operations and growth. 
• A workspace where everyone is welcomed, heard, and valued.