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Opry Entertainment Group · 1 week ago

Product Development Manager - Retail Soft Goods & Hard Goods - Opry Entertainment Group

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Opry Entertainment Group is seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee the development of new retail products. This role involves managing the product life cycle, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with vendors to execute designs and packaging.

ArtMedia and EntertainmentMusicPerforming ArtsRecreation

Hiring Manager

Sam Macomber

Responsibilities

Manage designs and prototypes with vendors, ensuring proper, timely execution and quality control, including creating detailed tech specs and developing artwork

Review and edit incoming design concepts to ensure commercial viability and adherence to brand standards, cost matrix, product quality, and uniqueness of the brand

Manage product quote sheets, line sheets, and project updates

Maintain and understand brand aesthetics in the development of an innovative product line and brand standard guidelines

Communicate with the product development team and vendors to ensure proper execution of prints and applications

Work with vendors to ensure accurate execution of designs and packaging while managing technical specifications

Collaborate with Category Managers in the selection, pricing, and purchasing of merchandise for a profitable assortment for assigned categories, including operational commodity items

Research and incorporate current trends into designs, ensuring consistency with brand aesthetics. Analyze market trends seasonally and competitor offerings to inform design strategy

Ensure appropriate use of trademarks and copyrights

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Product designGraphic designOracle FusionPLMTrend analysisAdobe IllustratorInDesignPhotoshopInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementCreativity

Required

Manage the development of new retail products for Opry Entertainment Group (OEG)

Oversee the product life cycle from trend research to custom art development, vendor art management, merchandising plans, and web integration

Reports to Director of Product Development

Manage designs and prototypes with vendors, ensuring proper, timely execution and quality control, including creating detailed tech specs and developing artwork

Review and edit incoming design concepts to ensure commercial viability and adherence to brand standards, cost matrix, product quality, and uniqueness of the brand

Manage product quote sheets, line sheets, and project updates

Maintain and understand brand aesthetics in the development of an innovative product line and brand standard guidelines

Communicate with the product development team and vendors to ensure proper execution of prints and applications

Work with vendors to ensure accurate execution of designs and packaging while managing technical specifications

Collaborate with Category Managers in the selection, pricing, and purchasing of merchandise for a profitable assortment for assigned categories, including operational commodity items

Research and incorporate current trends into designs, ensuring consistency with brand aesthetics

Analyze market trends seasonally and competitor offerings to inform design strategy

Ensure appropriate use of trademarks and copyrights

Perform other duties as assigned

Degree in Apparel Design, Product Design, Graphic Design and/or Fashion Merchandising preferred or equivalent experience required

3+ years in product design and/or sourcing experience

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of product development processes and industry trends in accessories, apparel, home goods, giftware and glassware

Highly creative with the ability to filter such creativity through the reality of brands and consumer

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage time to ensure deadlines are met

Strong computer and graphic design skills; intermediate to expert in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop

Preferred

Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred

Experience with PLM a plus

Company

Opry Entertainment Group

What do you get when you combine the most iconic entertainment brands in Nashville and beyond? The Opry Entertainment Experience: a collection of world-famous music brands – Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, ACL Live, Ole Red, among others – powered by unparalleled musical talent, an enduring legacy, and world-class employees.

Founded in 2019

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

1001-5000 employees