RH · 9 hours ago
Senior Leader, Product Development
Corte Madera, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yrRH is a company that values high-energy individuals who can energize others and possess a strong point of view. They are currently seeking a Senior Manager for Product Development within their Upholstery division to manage the product development process, ensuring adherence to brand strategy and deadlines while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Design
Responsibilities
Concept, develop and execute merchandise concepts in accordance with RH merchandising vision and brand strategy
Manage product development process in assigned categories from concept through final sample approval
Create and maintain PD Status Spreadsheet and Project Binder for each season
Ensure each project?s adherence to RH Master Calendar deadlines
Work with VP, merchant, RH Sourcing, and agent to identify manufacturer for each project. Multiple-source as appropriate
Submit outgoing PD projects to VP, merchant, and DMM for approval
Ensure RH standards are communicated and met in developing product
Communicate in a consistent and timely manner all progress and issues that arise in development to the PD team and appropriate merchants
Monitor approval process to insure quick turnaround
Meet weekly with VP with regard to issues in assigned area. Submit written report in weeks when meeting is not possible
Contract freelance design services with approval of VP. Manage freelance relationships in accordance with RH policy. Confirm billed hours and submit invoices
Maintain clear and complete development archives
Schedule and conduct weekly meeting with merchants in assigned PD areas to communicate progress on projects
Plan, track, and reconcile budget categories. Maintain accurate records of expenditures and submit in a timely manner
Enforce in-house copyright protection and report legal concerns to VP
Work with VP to develop initial seasonal concepts
PD Preseason Brainstorm Meeting: present tear sheets, preliminary ideas
PD/Design Concept Focus Meeting: Establish key ideas
Prepare and present product ideas to larger RH group at Seasonal Strategy Meetings
Work with VP and merchants to create PD Needs List for season based upon agreed-upon key concepts
Qualification
Required
Exemplary Professional with demonstrated track record in product development
Ability to have contributed to and executed a Point of View
Understanding of RH brand identity and market position
Sense of ownership, strong follow-through, ability to execute within deadline
Flexible: willing and able to cross over department boundaries to execute common goals
Concept, develop and execute merchandise concepts in accordance with RH merchandising vision and brand strategy
Research PD categories and general market. Internet, publications, trade shows, manufacturers' catalogs, shop visits, etc
Manage product development process in assigned categories from concept through final sample approval
Create and maintain PD Status Spreadsheet and Project Binder for each season
Ensure each project's adherence to RH Master Calendar deadlines
Work with VP, merchant, RH Sourcing, and agent to identify manufacturer for each project. Multiple-source as appropriate
Submit outgoing PD projects to VP, merchant, and DMM for approval
Ensure RH standards are communicated and met in developing product
Communicate in a consistent and timely manner all progress and issues that arise in development to the PD team and appropriate merchants
Monitor approval process to insure quick turnaround
Meet weekly with VP with regard to issues in assigned area. Submit written report in weeks when meeting is not possible
Contract freelance design services with approval of VP. Manage freelance relationships in accordance with RH policy. Confirm billed hours and submit invoices
Maintain clear and complete development archives
Schedule and conduct weekly meeting with merchants in assigned PD areas to communicate progress on projects
Plan, track, and reconcile budget categories. Maintain accurate records of expenditures and submit in a timely manner
Enforce in-house copyright protection and report legal concerns to VP
Work with VP to develop initial seasonal concepts
PD Preseason Brainstorm Meeting: present tear sheets, preliminary ideas
PD/Design Concept Focus Meeting: Establish key ideas
Prepare and present product ideas to larger RH group at Seasonal Strategy Meetings
Work with VP and merchants to create PD Needs List for season based upon agreed-upon key concepts
Company
WE’RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD PEOPLE WHO DON’T KNOW WHAT CAN’T BE DONE Some look for a job, others seek opportunity.
Founded in 1979
5001-10000 employees
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