Product Development Specialist - Home Textiles

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This position assists the Product Development Manager in the design & development of assigned brands.

Position follows hybrid schedule: Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday remote.

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What You'll Be Doing:

• Own the Design and Product Development of HOME TEXTILES (bedding, bath, living room and kitchen for specified brands. In close partnership with PD Manager, merchant, and sourcing counterparts, you'll drive a cohesive brand vision ensuring that products meet assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction.

• Lead research and design for home textiles products.

• Review and comment on lab dips, and all strike-offs and hand-looms for layout and execution.

• Create seasonal color palettes and presentation materials for milestone meetings.

• Create original artwork for home textiles products (beach, bedding, bath, living room and kitchen)

• Re-color existing artwork, create colorways, adjust scale for different home textiles product.

• Active participant in product packaging needs and product attributes.

• Sketch designs in Illustrator (flats) and communicate construction details to Tech Design and Sourcing counterparts.

• Responsible for all the creation and maintenance of PLM packages and CAD Assortment Line Sheets.

• Lead in Sample Reviews for specified Own Brand.

• Lead communication to all cross-functional partners in a timely manner.

• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You'll Bring With You:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education).

• 5-7 years of experience in Apparel Fashion Design or Apparel Product Development.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to analyze, interpret & apply market/ trend info.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

• Basic industry knowledge of design, garment construction and textiles.