Junior Product Developer
full-time•Norwalk
About this role
Position Snapshot
Gorilla Commerce is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Associate to join our Product Development team. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in driving growth by launching new products and optimizing our existing portfolio. You’ll work across functions to bring ideas to life, manage timelines, and ensure quality and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and energized by juggling multiple projects, we’d love to meet you.
About Gorilla Commerce
What We Do: We’re a leading e-commerce company focused on creating high-quality, affordable products that make everyday life easier.
Scale & Footprint: Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, Gorilla Commerce is a Top 10 Amazon U.S. seller with rapid growth and expanding into an omnichannel presence.
Industry Differentiator: Known for our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip, we combine creativity with data-driven insights to deliver obsession-worthy products.
Culture Highlights: Fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-focused environment where innovation and growth thrive.
Impressive Growth: We’re a rapidly growing e-commerce company with ambitious plans to expand our reach and evolve into a true omnichannel business.
What You’ll Do
- Research consumer behavior, industry trends, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities
- Lead market analysis to uncover customer needs and product gaps
- Collaborate cross-functionally to manage product launches, quality improvements, and lifecycle tracking
- Maintain product briefs and manage development timelines using project management tools
- Partner with Sourcing to oversee cost negotiations, packaging optimization, and quality control
- Manage color approvals, sample libraries, and product ideas from multiple sources
- Communicate pricing, sourcing, and project updates to stakeholders
- Drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives across the product lifecycle
- Own meeting agendas and publish clear, actionable meeting notes
- Monitor and improve existing product performance, including quality, packaging, and customer feedback
- Travel 10–15%, including 2 trips/year to Asia for product development and procurement
- Collaborate with designers on unique product concepts
- Create SOPs and documentation to standardize internal processes
- Lead initiatives in packaging design, vendor management, and ongoing process development
- Manage project timelines, resources, and weekly workload updates to your manager
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Development, Marketing, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years in product development; experience managing a direct report is a plus
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills (basic to intermediate)
- Curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
- High productivity and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Detail-oriented, action-driven, and accountable
- Blend of creative thinking and analytical rigor
- Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
- Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Process-oriented with a knack for standardization and optimization
- Keen eye for product design, color, and construction
What We Offer
At Gorilla Commerce, we believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
✔ Competitive Benefits Package
Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including a free medical option.
401(k) with Company Match: Supporting your long-term financial wellness.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holidays, and “Birthday Your Way” – take a day off during your birthday month.
Parental Leave: Paid time off for new parents.
Wellness Support: Mental health resources, free gym in our Norwalk office, and Employee Assistance Programs.
✔ Flexible Work Arrangement
Hybrid schedule with three in-office days (Monday–Wednesday) and flexibility for remote work.
Remote Flex Weeks: Two fully remote weeks per year—one in July and the second is the week between Christmas and New Year.
✔ Perks That Matter
Learning & Development: Professional development encouraged and opportunities provided annually.
Lifestyle Benefits: Commuter assistance, pet-friendly office, and wellness programs.
Culture Perks: Free snacks, coffee, and team events to keep our community strong.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome teammates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you think you’re a great fit, we encourage you to apply.
What you'll do
- The Junior Product Developer will research consumer behavior and industry trends to identify growth opportunities while managing product launches and quality improvements. They will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
About Gorilla Commerce
We are Gorilla Commerce, a direct-to-consumer home, business, and pet product development platform. We operate at the intersection of creativity and analytics to create and provide obsession worthy, high-quality products at reasonable prices. Our vision is to continually innovate and improve our products based on customer needs and industry trends.
By utilizing a data-driven approach to select product categories, and a systematic process to evaluate underlying market characteristics, we are able to provide affordable, durable, and standout products that make everyday life easier for our consumers. We effectively manage thousands of SKUs across dozens of product categories through a portfolio of brands that include Gorilla Grip, Kangaroo, Sofa Shield, Mighty Monkey, and others.
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What does a Junior Product Developer do at Gorilla Commerce?
As a Junior Product Developer at Gorilla Commerce, you will: the Junior Product Developer will research consumer behavior and industry trends to identify growth opportunities while managing product launches and quality improvements. They will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure efficiency throughout the product lifecycle..
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