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Come join Home | bzaar.com | India Supply Chain Partner as a Product Designer!

Bzaar Overview

Founded in 2020, Bzaar is a venture-backed, B2B cross-border party supply chain company, revolutionizing the way U.S. retailers source from India. We are powering the ‘China+1’ shift to India in consumer goods by investing in manufacturing, factory automation, talent and processes. Today our manufactured goods are available at top-tier US retailers and brands. We are strong believers in the power of technology, design and automation to create world-class products for global consumers.

Our team includes graduates from Stanford, Kellogg, USC, NIFT design school, and have worked at top companies including Amazon, Walmart/Flipkart, Maruti Suzuki, Williams Sonoma, etc.

We are building a $100M+ business across Paper Party Supplies – serving retailers, brands and wholesalers. Currently we manufacture Paper Plates, Napkins, Cups & Twisted Handle Gift bags with the ability to expand into other paper categories based on business requirements. Bazaar has raised $6 million in seed funding, led by Canaan Partners, and including angel investors Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, PhonePe founders Sameer Nigam and Rahul Chari, Addition founder Lee Fixel and Helion Ventures co-founder Ashish Gupta.

Why Bzaar?

• The Founders are incredibly knowledgeable on ecommerce strategy, well-connected to the supplier ecosystem in India, and know the value that can be created by enabling retailers to digitally source products across borders
• The global party supplies market size was valued at $15.80 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $33 Billion by 2033
• India is well-positioned as an alternative to China, given the ready supply of raw materials, rapid mechanization and improved infrastructure
• North America is the most significant global party supplies market and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.80% between 2025-2033
• 55% of the company’s current revenue is from repeat buyers and on-time delivery is over 90%

As part of our growth ambitions, Bzaar will be establishing a U.S. office in the Northeast and will be hiring multiple U.S.-based business development, product development, and designer positions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a community that is shaping the future of cross-border ecommerce with India suppliers.

Product Designer | Position Overview

This role is responsible for conducting market research for new product designs, developing and designing new party products, management of existing party products, and collaborating with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders on execution across cost, procurement, manufacturing, quality control, and shipping. This role will partner with the Senior Management Team on go-to-market strategy in the U.S and lead the product development timeline from concept to delivery. This is an end-to-end role encompassing product strategy, customer segmentation, pricing, and trends/designs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and help set product strategy
• Perform product competitive benchmarking and define design strategy
• Develop product design concepts from client requirements
• Confirm product design specifications with clients
• Prepare design specifications and prototypes, including design for manufacturability and cost
• Budget for product designs with clients
• Set schedules for project completion with clients and manage suppliers to meet delivery targets
• Manage product budgets and schedules

Requirements

• 7+ years of CPG product development or product design experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the party supply industry, including item construction, specifications, and creative ideation.
• B2B ecommerce/retail experience, preferably with cross-border suppliers
• Experience leading the end-to-end process of new product introductions
• Experience designing party supplies and small accessories is strongly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, early-stage company with minimal resources
• Strong data management and project management skills
• Ability to use data analytics to guide decisions and judgment
• Confidence in communication, public speaking, and presenting

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Bzaar is committed to diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national, social, or ethnic origin, age, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, family or parental status, military status, marital status, mental or physical disabilities, or any other status protected by law.

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