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Product Development Associate - Hard Goods Full Time Draper Office HQ, Draper, UT, US
7 days ago Requisition ID: 1353
Job Type
Full Time
Hybrid Onsite at the McGee & Co. Visual Warehouse located in Draper, Utah
Reports To: Senior Manager, Product Development
Who We Are Founded in 2014, Studio McGee, Inc. is one of the fastest growing home design brands in America. Our journey began with a thriving interiors business that focused on approachable, yet aspirational design. By leveraging the power of digital communities, we were able to expand our footprint in the interior design industry through an unconventional approach that connected us with our consumers. We continued to carry that forward-thinking attitude into the launch of our retail business, McGee & Co., which anchors the operational and revenue growth of our company. Our licensing partnerships allow us to further expand our design voice beyond our own collection. From a multi-year partnership with Target to an Emmy-nominated Netflix Series and a NY Times Best-Selling book, Studio McGee's passion is to empower people to design with an approachability that enhances their daily life and elevates their everyday. Whether following us on social media or becoming part of our company, we invite you to join us on our mission to “Make Life Beautiful.”
Overview The McGee & Co. Product Development team works collaboratively to organize and progress product developments and designs from inception to sample pass off. They house all product detail and changes in both documentation and physical labelling and placement.
The Product Development Associate - Hardgoods role supports the Hard Goods, Lighting and Decorative categories by managing the full product development cycle from allocation through ordering. They are focused on the execution of briefs, overseeing organizational aspects of product maintenance, and keeping all teams informed on development progress at the appropriate level of detail. High level of critical thinking, organizational and communication skills are a must.
Key Responsibilities Product Development
Owns hard goods category strategy by identifying areas of opportunity, assessing vendor needs, and aligning concepts with financial goals
Initiates all developments with creating comprehensive briefs and establishes clear timeline expectations with our overseas agents and with both domestic and overseas vendors
Supports the creative direction and vendor communication on development, including amendments throughout course of development
Leads organization of briefs, ensuring all necessary information is collected
Maintains development tracker and other communication tools with vendors to keep developments accurate and on time
Escalates execution issues by brief, as well as broader concerns, to the PD Manager
Identifies and seeks opportunities within production capabilities
Defines acceptable quality standards in partnership with Sourcing
Cross Functional/Internal Team Role
Strong point of view of McGee & Co. brand and market position to develop and execute merchandise strategies
Collaborates with needs of buyers, creative and sourcing teams with strategic and purposeful development
Ensure product details are accurate, well recorded and shared with the correct partners
Provides all necessary product information to marketing and copy teams
Liaison for marketing and visual styling on sample availability, timeliness, and photoshoots
Resource for the fulfillment center and customer experience on questions and product details
Oversees TOP approval process
Oversees Sample Pass off process
Flexible to finish any type of task for the benefit of the company
Own special projects, various tasks and occasional errands as needed
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in product development, merchandising or project management
Dynamic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, comfortable working independently
Entrepreneurial spirit who can build new processes or improve processes
Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of information retention
Team player, able to take on any type of task as needed and understand and anticipate the needs of other functions
Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
Microsoft & Google Applications
Work Environment & Location This role is based at our Draper, Utah Visual Warehouse and Headquarters. Due to the hands-on nature of managing physical samples and collaborating cross-functionally, this position requires regular in-person presence. Candidates must be located in Utah.
Open PTO
401k with 4% company match up to 6%
Team Member discount at McGee & Co. + access to Team Member only warehouse sales
Opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative team
McGee is proud to be an equal opportunity employer - we see the beauty of celebrating our teams' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Together we Make Life Beautiful.
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Product Development Associate - Hard Goods Full Time Draper Office HQ, Draper, UT, US
7 days ago Requisition ID: 1353
Job Type
Full Time
Hybrid Onsite at the McGee & Co. Visual Warehouse located in Draper, Utah
Reports To: Senior Manager, Product Development
Who We Are Founded in 2014, Studio McGee, Inc. is one of the fastest growing home design brands in America. Our journey began with a thriving interiors business that focused on approachable, yet aspirational design. By leveraging the power of digital communities, we were able to expand our footprint in the interior design industry through an unconventional approach that connected us with our consumers. We continued to carry that forward-thinking attitude into the launch of our retail business, McGee & Co., which anchors the operational and revenue growth of our company. Our licensing partnerships allow us to further expand our design voice beyond our own collection. From a multi-year partnership with Target to an Emmy-nominated Netflix Series and a NY Times Best-Selling book, Studio McGee's passion is to empower people to design with an approachability that enhances their daily life and elevates their everyday. Whether following us on social media or becoming part of our company, we invite you to join us on our mission to “Make Life Beautiful.”
Overview The McGee & Co. Product Development team works collaboratively to organize and progress product developments and designs from inception to sample pass off. They house all product detail and changes in both documentation and physical labelling and placement.
The Product Development Associate - Hardgoods role supports the Hard Goods, Lighting and Decorative categories by managing the full product development cycle from allocation through ordering. They are focused on the execution of briefs, overseeing organizational aspects of product maintenance, and keeping all teams informed on development progress at the appropriate level of detail. High level of critical thinking, organizational and communication skills are a must.
Key Responsibilities Product Development
Owns hard goods category strategy by identifying areas of opportunity, assessing vendor needs, and aligning concepts with financial goals
Initiates all developments with creating comprehensive briefs and establishes clear timeline expectations with our overseas agents and with both domestic and overseas vendors
Supports the creative direction and vendor communication on development, including amendments throughout course of development
Leads organization of briefs, ensuring all necessary information is collected
Maintains development tracker and other communication tools with vendors to keep developments accurate and on time
Escalates execution issues by brief, as well as broader concerns, to the PD Manager
Identifies and seeks opportunities within production capabilities
Defines acceptable quality standards in partnership with Sourcing
Cross Functional/Internal Team Role
Strong point of view of McGee & Co. brand and market position to develop and execute merchandise strategies
Collaborates with needs of buyers, creative and sourcing teams with strategic and purposeful development
Ensure product details are accurate, well recorded and shared with the correct partners
Provides all necessary product information to marketing and copy teams
Liaison for marketing and visual styling on sample availability, timeliness, and photoshoots
Resource for the fulfillment center and customer experience on questions and product details
Oversees TOP approval process
Oversees Sample Pass off process
Flexible to finish any type of task for the benefit of the company
Own special projects, various tasks and occasional errands as needed
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in product development, merchandising or project management
Dynamic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, comfortable working independently
Entrepreneurial spirit who can build new processes or improve processes
Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of information retention
Team player, able to take on any type of task as needed and understand and anticipate the needs of other functions
Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
Microsoft & Google Applications
Work Environment & Location This role is based at our Draper, Utah Visual Warehouse and Headquarters. Due to the hands-on nature of managing physical samples and collaborating cross-functionally, this position requires regular in-person presence. Candidates must be located in Utah.
Open PTO
401k with 4% company match up to 6%
Team Member discount at McGee & Co. + access to Team Member only warehouse sales
Opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative team
McGee is proud to be an equal opportunity employer - we see the beauty of celebrating our teams' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Together we Make Life Beautiful.
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