Merchandising & Product Design Coordinator

Room & Board•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$61,000 - $71,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Help Bring Thoughtful Design to Life at Room & Board. At Room & Board, great design is about more than how a product looks. It’s about how it is made, how it functions, the value it brings, and ultimately how it helps our customers create homes they love. As our Merchandising & Product Design Coordinator, you’ll be part of bringing new Room & Board products to life—from early ideas and research through development and launch. Working alongside our Merchandising & Design category leaders and Vendor Management partners, you’ll help coordinate product development, research products and trends, create technical and visual documentation, evaluate product details, and prepare new products for introduction. This is a great opportunity to build your career in product design and development while gaining exposure to furniture, textiles, materials, manufacturing, merchandising, and the full product development lifecycle. If you bring design curiosity, strong organization, attention to detail, and an interest in how great products are created, we’d love to meet you. This role is part of our Merchandising & Design team and reports to the Merchandising & Design Manager/Director. Share Your Work: Please include a portfolio, website, or examples of your design work with your application to help us better understand your design and technical skills. You may include a link on your resume or upload your work as a separate attachment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
We welcome recent college graduates and early-career professionals with relevant experience in product design, product development, merchandising, or a related discipline.
Strong organization and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, details, and deadlines.
Experience with CAD and design tools such as SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar programs.
An understanding of the product design and development process, along with familiarity with furniture materials, manufacturing, and construction. Exposure to hardline materials such as wood and steel and/or textiles such as upholstery, woven fabrics, rugs, and pillows.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong visual, written, and verbal communication skills.
A collaborative and curious approach, with a passion for design, customer experience, and learning about new products, materials, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

Coordinate development activities, action items, key milestones, and timelines to keep projects organized and moving forward.
Conduct competitive research, pricing and value assessments, material exploration, and trend analysis to help inform product and design decisions.
Create and maintain product specifications, technical documentation, 3D models with CAD software, drawings, visual presentations, and other resources that communicate design intent and support product development.
Participate in sample reviews and product testing, considering materials, construction, functionality, quality, value, and the overall customer experience.
Review customer-facing product information for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Room & Board standards, and support product education, internal communications, and resources that prepare our staff members and customers for what’s new.