Associate Product Developer

Arhaus•Boston Heights, OH

31d

About The Position

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used-and loved-for generations. An Associate Product Developer is tasked with driving, along with the PD, all components of the product development process for assigned categories. The Associate will work in concert with senior management, store operations and merchandisers to build seasonal introductions of the Arhaus product assortment. This individual will also be responsible for delivering on-trend, brand-right product that delivers against the business and product strategy.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in design, merchandising or related field
3+ years Design/Product Development/Merchandising experience in retail setting
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn and retain new computer systems in a timely manner
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Ability to think strategically with strong decision-making skills
Ability to multitask effectively and to perform in a high-energy environment
Previous experience in a retail space
Passion for Interior Design and Product
Able and willing to travel

Responsibilities

Work closely with Product Developer and Vice President of Product Development in establishing seasonal direction on new products for the Arhaus assortment.
Develop and provide holistic category products seasonally by aligning with merchandising and planning teams to achieve company and category strategic goals.
Identify opportunities to expand the assortment or to increase sales penetration for segments of the assortment.
Work closely with the Buying Department in regard to product distribution to stores.
Work with web team to ensure that product is launched in a timely manner and is well represented on the Arhaus website.
Assist in the building and maintenance of vendor relationships to accomplish goals.
Responsible for specifying product packaging with Sourcing & QC Teams and ensuring compliance of product and packaging when initial sample shipment and stock orders.
Work closely with Sourcing and QC teams to resolve any quality concerns with new and existing products.
Responsible for proofing product information for store and company use including collecting all product information from vendors for cross functional purposes. This includes inputting purchase orders for samples, marketing docs and inputting sku information into Product Information data base.
Responsible for product specification sheets and product information sheets.
Manage the assortment plan seasonally from start to finish for each season