At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product innovation and strategy for a fast-growing consumer goods brand.
- Company: Join a dynamic, design-forward Canadian company with strong investor support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and long-term incentives.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Shape innovative products and work directly with the CEO on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in product development and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Glass Ratner’s Private Equity Practice partnered with a rapidly growing, design‑forward Canadian owned consumer goods company to hire a Vice President of Product Development.
What You Will Do
- Upstream Strategy & Market Fit – Essential
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to determine the product strategy and priority initiatives.
- Lead ideation for new product categories, extensions, and improvements to existing items.
- Build business cases including BOE assessments, size‑of‑prize analysis, and share targets.
- Conduct market, trend, and consumer insight work to determine brand fit and channel fit across e‑commerce and retail.
- Bring strong design intuition and trend awareness.
- Build and manage the full product development pipeline.
- Oversee design direction including form, function, and aesthetics.
- Work closely with Engineering to define specifications, validate feasibility, and ensure manufacturability.
- Collaborate with external partners to expand manufacturing capabilities.
- Lead costing, value engineering, sourcing assessments, and tariff considerations.
- Oversee QA, QC, and compliance.
- Go‑to‑Market (GTM) Execution – would be of added value but not essential
- Collaborate with all functional areas (Operations, Marketing/Creative, Finance, E‑commerce) to execute product launches.
- Lead forecasting and initial order planning.
- Manage production planning and vendor alignment.
What You Bring
- Experience developing products from concept through commercialization across multiple channels.
- Exposure to plastics, molded materials, or manufacturing processes is an asset.
- Strong project management capabilities.
Leadership & Personal Attributes
- Strong design sensibility, taste, and trend awareness.
- Enjoy working with people and solving complex problems.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence internal teams and external buyers.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in a fast‑paced, founder‑led environment.
- Ability to balance creativity with technical feasibility and commercial discipline.
- Strength in introducing structure while maintaining speed and flexibility.
Who You Are
- A creative and strategic product thinker.
- A connector who thrives at the intersection of design, engineering, and market needs.
- A leader who can elevate the product function and coach cross‑functional partners.
- A hands‑on collaborator who drives clarity, prioritization, and execution.
Why This Role
- Lead the full product innovation engine at a high‑growth consumer brand.
- Work directly with the CEO to define long‑term product strategy.
- Shape products for both fast‑paced e‑commerce and large‑scale retail channels.
- Join a company with significant momentum and strong investor support.
- Competitive compensation, performance bonus, and long‑term incentive program.
If this sounds interesting, please apply or reach out to Benish Khan or Marty O'Doherty.
VP Product Development in Richmond Hill employer: GlassRatner Canada
Join a rapidly growing, design-forward Canadian consumer goods company that values creativity and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive compensation, and a collaborative work culture, this role offers the opportunity to lead product development at the intersection of design and market needs. Experience a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the company's success and enjoy the benefits of working closely with the CEO and a passionate team.
