Jobs | Product Development / Design Director - Unknown Company
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Editor's Note: Appearing below is an abridged version of available job posting being fulfilled by The Creative Network. Please contact Jessica Goursolas at The Creative Network via email:jessica AT creativenetworkinc.com for more information.
Position: Product Development / Design Director
Company: Not Disclosed.
Location: Not Disclosed. Paid Relocation.
Description:
The primary focus of the Product Development Director is to lead in the creation of products that have great appeal to a broad audience, resulting in a minimum 15% EBITDA. The Product Development Director will:
1) Through constant and ongoing research, provide trend guidance for product appropriate to our consumers.
2) Be proactive in creating material, print or digital products or services.
Product Development Directing involves doing creative and lateral thinking about customer needs, and then converting solutions for these needs into profitable products and services - 25%
Create and lead staff to create target-audience appropriate projects and packaging - 35%
Successfully manage/motivate in house staff and independent contractor designers while responding to quick turn around on trend projects driven by buyer request - 30%
Create and manage annual budget for craft design department. Create and hold semi-annual performance reviews for staff -10%
Perform other related duties, as required and assigned in order to meet business needs.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
A deep knowledge of the properties of all Craft materials, and first-hand experience in using them creatively.
While not a requirement, expertise in knitting and crocheting and the yarns found in the craft industry a considerable benefit.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Possess the ability to manage multiple projects with constantly changing priorities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites (primarily InDesign and Photoshop).
Travel as needed, including internationally
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in art or design
Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience demonstrating successful design skills in product development as well as employee management.
Craft industry experience preferred.
For more information or to apply, contact Jessica Goursolas at The Creative Network via email:jessica AT creativenetworkinc.com
