Product Developer

Location: Woodinville, WA

Divison: Consumer Products

Direct Report: Director of Product Development

Employment Type: Salaried; Exempt

Ability to build strong vendor partnerships.
Strategic planning skills.
Ability to articulate and sell a concept to a client or retailer.
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Good understanding of computer programs including Excel/Access and Word.
Strong organization skills
Ability to plan a versatile assortment of products
Detailed problem solving skills (regarding inventory, liability and potential development issues)
Knowledge of fabrics and manufacturing processes and costs
Lead product development; foster idea generation, develop business cases and strategies, development of product from tooling to final goods

Product development under the direction of the Director of Product Development
Assist Director of product development with the building of a two year product strategy in the consumer products business
Identify, recommend, and implement ways to streamline product development
Involved in the development, marketing and key selling product messages.
Able to interpret and react to current business and market trends.
Manage the sourcing, development, creation and invention of product lines to support BDA and client financial and brand business objectives.
Build two year strategy for product development cycle in consumer products
Identify, recommend, and implement ways to streamline product development
Provide product positioning to both internal and external clients
Direct customer service to internal and external partners.
Update Director of Product Development with production status on a weekly basis
Awareness of product lines- past and present. Know history and liability concerns.