Michaels Stores · 2 months ago
Product Development Specialist - Artistree
ARTISTREE DFW AIRPORT-2475 Esters Blvd, Ste 100
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expMichaels Stores is a leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, operating over 1,300 stores. The Product Development Specialist will report to the Sourcing Manager and will be responsible for the efficiency of the product development process, working closely with cross-functional partners to manage product strategies and trends.
EducationMarketplaceRetail
Responsibilities
Attends industry and home furnishing markets to identify and adapt design, style, and finish trends
Makes scheduled visits to competitors to monitor merchandise activity
Aggressively appropriates competitor best items/ideas
Aggressively exploits new items, hot merchandise trends, and new merchandise category development by thorough testing and implementation into the line
Define and implement product development strategy for in-store and online custom framing categories
Identify and scope new products and services
Coordinate product development between design team and manufacturers
Partners with the Category Manager to develop assortment milestone calendars
Coordinates vendor sample review, New Item Verification and Master Control Sample processes
Works closely with the Sourcing Manager to ensure alignment of Product Development activities with sourcing strategy
Manages business continuity sample process and contingency planning
Identifies and resolves vendor product quality and regulatory compliance issues
Maintain organization and contents of the Artistree Planogram and Product Development rooms
Partner with Category Manager and Marketing Manager to design and produce custom framing and product samples for use in print and digital marketing and in-store display
Maintain documentation of contents and specifications of all items produced
Develop B2B assortment of products and services
Coordinate development of products to meet B2B client specifications
Design and coordinate production of samples and assist in creation of content for B2B sales presentations
Coordinate production and shipment of any samples required to secure B2B bids
Manages relationship with merchandising categories supported by Artistree production (Precut mats, adhesive vinyl, etc.)
Mediates interaction between merchants and manufacturers
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Degree or equivalent
Thorough understanding of MS Office including Excel, Power Point and Word
Minimum 4 years product development, merchandising or project management experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a Business-related major is highly preferred
Experience working with custom framing, photo, or home décor products preferred
Previous buying experience a plus
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Generous employee discounts
Company
Michaels Stores
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$119.66M2021-03-03Acquired
2009-07-02Series Unknown· $119.66M
Leadership Team
Derek Hornsby
Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer
Brynn Evanson
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2023-02-20
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