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Emma Sleep3mo ago

Director of Product Development (Physical Products)

FrankfurtLeadership (Head/Director/C-Level)executive
Product ManagementOtherProduct Director
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Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry? We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 35 markets and more than 15 retail stores across Europe.

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Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 35 markets and more than 15 retail stores across Europe. 

Our mission is simple: to develop sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. Today, our products are trusted by millions and recommended by leading consumer associations worldwide. 

It’s our people who bring this mission to life. At Emma, you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing. With colleagues from over 70 nationalities, we combine diverse perspectives with a shared ambition to learn, grow, and create lasting impact, together. 

 
  • You will lead, grow, and develop a team of approximately 15 people - fantastic product developers, engineers, project managers and designers to develop the best sleep products in the industry.  
  • You will directly report to the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Manuel Müller and together have a strategic view on product development process to maximize the efficiency, minimize costs and improve the value of Emma products.  
  • You will manage the collaboration with international suppliers by developing the best products with the highest quality in the shortest time frames.  
  • You will work on launching of new products throughout different markets and countries.   
  • You will generate insights by developing a close and deep understanding of the industry, production lines, materials, and suppliers.  
  • You will think outside of the box, finding ideas to elevate the product portfolio of Emma and improve people’s sleep.  
  • You have More than 10 years of experience in product development or engineering of physical products. Preferably some experience within a start/scale-up environment.  
  • You have successfully completed your studies in a relevant course with strong achievements (product development, project management, engineering).  
  • You have experience in leading multi-functional high-performing teams.  
  • You are fascinated by sleep, foams, springs, and fast scalable business models.  
  • You are fluent in English.
  • A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals. 
  • The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team. 
  • Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one—you'll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA. 
  • To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events. 
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Frankfurt
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    Open to applicants worldwide
    Listed under
    Worldwide

    Listing Details

    Posted
    January 29, 2026
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    May 14, 2026

    Posting Health

    Days active
    48
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    25%
    Scored at
    May 14, 2026

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