New Product Development Specialist

About Us:

At Deskspace, we’re revolutionising workspaces with premium ergonomic solutions like height-adjustable desks and chairs. Trusted by 15,000+ customers, we’ve been achieving triple-digit growth every year, expanding rapidly across Germany and Europe.

As a people-first company, we foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values your ideas, growth, and well-being. Be part of a team that priorities work-life balance, career development, and sustainability—where every product sold plants a tree. Let’s shape the future of work together!

We are looking for a freelance New Product Development Specialist to join our team and take on a key role in identifying, sourcing, and launching new products. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about product development, data-driven strategies, and the creative process.

Responsibilities:

Market Research & Validation: Conduct thorough research to identify and validate new product ideas by analyzing market trends, customer needs, and competitor strategies. Utilize data-driven methods to evaluate product viability and potential success.

Supplier & Manufacturer Sourcing: Identify and establish strong relationships with manufacturers, focusing primarily on sourcing from China. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times to achieve cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.

Product Development: Collaborate with manufacturers to create prototypes and ensure products meet detailed specifications. Develop comprehensive product manuals and packaging designs that align with Deskpace’s branding and quality requirements.

Design & Creativity: Utilize tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to design or enhance packaging and concept visuals. Work closely with the marketing team to produce designs that are both visually appealing and functional.

Process Optimisation: Streamline workflows in product sourcing and development by implementing automation tools. Leverage data and technology to enhance efficiency across the product development pipeline.

Handover to Marketing: Provide detailed documentation and support to the marketing team to ensure smooth product launches. Collaborate with the team to prepare product listings for online marketplaces.

Requirements:

• Passion for product development, sourcing, and bringing ideas to life.
• Strong understanding of furniture design principles, ergonomics, and aesthetics.
• Ability to analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitor products to identify opportunities.
• Basic skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong interest in automation tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Fluency in Chinese and/or experience working with Chinese market is highly desirable.
• Ambition to learn and grow in a specialized role with the potential for training and development.

Why Join Us?

• 100% Remote with flexible hours.
• A chance to directly contribute to creating and launching new products
• Workplaces in Paradise: Bali, Thailand & more!
• Free Office Equipment: Premium desk and chair!
• Paid Free Hour: Receive 1 hour of extra pay for every 10 hours worked—our Recharge Incentive Reward
• Career Growth: Develop within a fast-growing company, 2-3x revenue growth per year.
• Supportive Team: Your work truly makes an impact!

If you’re ambitious, detail-oriented, and excited about product development, we’d love to hear from you. Join Deskpace and help us create the next generation of ergonomic office furniture!