Product Development Specialist - Soft Home

• Develops strong working relationships and communication skills
• Ensures styling details and product standards are clearly communicated and understood by Agents/Vendors
• Facilitates problem resolution in a timely manner
• Coordinates the development process according to time and action deadlines
• Develops an understanding of how to create achievable programs and how to add efficiencies while working with the Manager and team
• Works with technical design and design to ensure that the product styling and fit is consistent with current market trends
• Works with their Managers, the Agents and Vendors to develop new techniques and concept samples
• Works closely with the Sourcing Team
• Reviews all submits received from vendors for compliance to standards
• Communicates technically achievable direction to the vendors on how to correct color, strike offs, components, and samples
• Consults Product Manager or team members for functional guidance as necessary
• Assists in monitoring delivery and production flow according to the Time & Action deadlines
• Monitors WIP reports with Product Development team, Agents, and Vendors to ensure on time delivery for all programs
• Approves submits including trims, dips, print strike offs, fabric quality and samples against established standards
• Resolves issues as they arise in accordance to the Time and Action calendar
• Ability to prioritize work load
• Acts with integrity
• Recommends methods to improve the product construction and quality

• Degree in Fashion/Home Product Design and/or Merchandising
• Minimum of 2+ years Product Development experience
• PC skills including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, PLM, Web PDM, Adobe Illustrator
• Broad-based knowledge of garment specifications, including clothing construction, grading, etc.
• Knowledge of garment testing standards and protocols
• Effective communication skills
• Strong math skills
• Ability to communicate and interpret conceptual design ideas
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast pace environment
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills

medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan