Product Development Manager - Retail Products
Opry Entertainment Group
Mid-level
$56.7k - $69.1k YEARLY
nashville, tn, us
Posted 3 months ago
Job summary
The role involves managing the development of new retail products for Opry Entertainment Group, overseeing the entire product life cycle from trend research to design execution. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in product design and knowledge of industry trends, along with strong communication and graphic design skills. This is a mid-level, full-time position based in Nashville, TN.
Role details
- Role
- Full-time
- Industry
- Retail And Sales
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- 3 Years +
- Education
- Degree In Apparel Design
Responsibilities
- manage designs and prototypes with vendors
- review and edit incoming design concepts
- manage product quote sheets and project updates
- maintain brand aesthetics in product development
- communicate with product development team and vendors
- collaborate with category managers for merchandise selection
- research and incorporate current trends into designs
- ensure appropriate use of trademarks and copyrights
- perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- degree in apparel design, product design, graphic design and/or fashion merchandising preferred
- equivalent experience required
- 3+ years in product design and/or sourcing experience
- experience with oracle fusion preferred
- experience with plm a plus
Key skills
Apparel Design
Product Design
Graphic Design
Fashion Merchandising
Oracle Fusion
Plm
Interpersonal Skills
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Product Development Processes
Industry Trends
Creativity
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- Manage the development of new retail products for Opry Entertainment Group (OEG). Oversee theproduct 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.
Requirements:
Education
Degree in Apparel Design, Product Design, Graphic Design and/or Fashion Merchandising preferred or equivalent experience required
Experience
3+ years in product design and/or sourcing experience
Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred
Experience with PLM a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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