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Product Development Manager Jobs in Houston, TX at Visual Comfort & Co.
Title: Product Development Manager
Company: Visual Comfort & Co.
Location: Houston, TX
Summary
The Product Development Manager (PDM) is chiefly responsible for facilitating the planning and execution of Design Partner lines from conception to final product while working integrally with internal teams to ensure that development projects meet expected launch timelines and uphold VCC brand and product standards.
Responsibilities
Brings manufacturable designs to fruition through collaborative and communicative approach with Design Partners. Works with internal teams to gather product details and executes details of design intent according to requirements
Works in partnership with overseas teams to execute samples that realize the design’s intent within the timeline required for launch
Collaboratively works on execution of new materials, finish development, and sample requests
Partner with Marketing department to ensure photography and marketing materials accurately depict product feature
Prepare and participate in assortment planning for new market introductions and assortment reviews
Systematize product data for products at all stages of the product development life cycle
Obtain marketplace and trend data and collate into actionable items
Travel up to 4 times per year to various tradeshows and showroom events
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Background and familiarity with product development lifecycle preferred
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications
Applies design principles to generate creative solutions and concepts
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables with limited standardization
Must be able to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks while managing time effectively to meet deadlines
Ability to effectively present information, written and verbal, to provide meaningful response from top management, peers, and partners
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude, meeting challenges with resourcefulness and innovation
Employs business acumen and strategic thinking to efficiently obtain results
Self-starter; proactive and motivated with demonstrated persistence in overcoming obstacles to achieve goals
Utilizes sound judgment, professionalism, and malleability to meet evolving deadlines and deliverables
Fosters teamwork and collaboration across multiple end-user channels, including partners and peers
Inspires the trust of others and works with integrity and respect
We Provide:
Competitive Compensation Package
Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
401(k) Employer Match.
Paid Time Off Programs
Comprehensive Benefits Package.
Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products.
Closed on all major holidays
Salary range is $70,000-$75,000
LI# onsite
Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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