Product Development Staff
しょうひんかいはつぶいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that analyzes market needs and handles everything from planning new products to development, prototyping, and mass production preparation.
Description
Product development staff investigate and analyze consumer needs and market trends, and develop product concepts based on them. Specifically, they create specification documents, develop and evaluate prototypes, perform cost calculations, coordinate with manufacturing and procurement departments, and collaborate with quality control and sales departments. They manage schedules and costs using project management techniques, promote final verification for mass production, and transition to mass production design. They work with multiple departments to turn ideas into reality, and even after product launch, collect feedback and make improvements.
Future Outlook
Demand will remain stable with the expansion of e-commerce and entry into global markets. SDG-compliant products and the adoption of digital tools will advance, requiring more sophisticated and efficient development methods.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Good team player / Strong logical thinking / Values new ideas and ingenuity
Work Style
Flexitime / Interdepartmental Coordination / Prototyping Support / Remote Possible / Team Development
Career Path
Product Development Assistant → Product Development Staff → Senior Product Development → Product Manager → Product Planning Director
Required Skills
CAD・3D Modeling (Basic) / Data Analysis / Project Management / Research Design
Recommended Skills
Cost Management / English Document Reading / Intellectual Property Basics / UX/UI Design Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To accurately analyze market data and incorporate it into product planning. |
| Communication Skills | Frequent coordination and negotiation with multiple departments are required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Generating unique ideas for competitive differentiation is important. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactive attitude to propose and promote new product planning is required. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan the entire development process and manage progress. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with diverse departments such as development, manufacturing, and sales. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Product Developer
- Product Planner
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