Product Developer

Design Within Reach

Stamford, CT, US
Bachelor's degree required
4+ years product development experience
Furniture industry experience preferred
The role involves leading the product development cycle to ensure new furnishings are commercialized on-time, within budget, and adhere to design intent

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the product development cycle to ensure new furnishings are commercialized on-time, within budget, and adhere to design intent.
  • Candidates will manage multiple programs simultaneously, overseeing everything from RFQ bid packages and cost negotiations to prototype reviews and final sign-offs.
  • Design Within Reach seeks a leader who can build strong supplier relationships while ensuring all regulatory, sustainability, and performance documentation is obtained.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The role involves leading the product development cycle to ensure new furnishings are commercialized on-time, within budget, and adhere to design intent.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 4+ years product development experience
  • Furniture industry experience preferred
  • Retail math proficiency required
  • MS Office Excel Word PowerPoint required

Nice-to-have

  • 3D CAD software proficiency Solidworks CREO
  • Adobe Creative Suite skills Illustrator Photoshop
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with adaptive approach
  • Global travel willingness
  • Experience mentoring junior team members

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Minimum 4 years development function experience
  • Proficiency in retail mathematics
  • Required MS Office suite skills
  • Ability to work in Stamford CT office

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