Description

Lead strategic product development for the upholstery category, driving design from concept to market. You will own the full lifecycle, ensuring alignment with fashion trends and category goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop new upholstery designs by integrating current fashion trends with strategic direction.
• Assess vendor technical expertise, material availability, and production capacity for efficient delivery.
• Partner with Merchant and Supply Chain teams to execute brand-right expansions and innovative strategies.
• Apply value engineering techniques to maintain high design standards while managing production costs.
• Maintain fabric mill and leather tannery partnerships to create exclusive materials for cross-category use.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of experience in upholstery product development.
• 4+ years of experience using CAD rendering software (Adobe, SketchUp, Rhino, 3DMax, or Keyshot).
• Deep understanding of furniture construction and product engineering.
• Proficiency in proactive costing and product engineering techniques.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret buyer behavior and sales trends at category and item levels.
• Ability to travel to Mexico, China, and Vietnam for sample work and design shows.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects independently.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Merchandising, International Business, or a related field.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate