Product Development Manager jobs in Arkansas

OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is full-time and will report to the Vice President of Product Development and Marketing. The primary duty of this role is to help with social media, trend, graphic design and content creation.

JOB DUTIES: RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Product Development

• Work closely with VP to bring trend ideas to team. This includes doing local store research trips.
• Trend recaps – After store visits and research, would be preparing color and trend recaps for each season.
• Sample management – as samples arrive from factory, would keep them organized by program during development and once styles are bought, then samples are arranged in the conference room and sample room prospectively.
• Production approvals – When production samples arrive, they would need to be checked for fit, quality and to the approved art. Make sure licensed styles are approved.
• Program coordinator – once a program has been confirmed, responsible for doing a final approved cad presentation, pulling all samples together, making sure samples are photographed and approved.
• PLM Reporting – Regular reporting pulled on samples due, pricing, etc.

Marketing

• Work with VP to help manage the Marketing Calendar.
• Keep track of our online presence – social listening, concept ideas, answering questions from distributors and customers via website.
• Help coordinate tradeshows.
• Social media creation
• Product Descriptions

Qualifications & Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently, but also function well in a team environment, display professional maturity and interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to travel.
• Results-oriented with the ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Strong Knowledge of trends, fabrics.
• Graphic Design skills – Illustration, PhotoShop
• Content creation

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Candidates for this position should have strong organizational skills. Can you provide proven examples of these skills?
• Can you describe your knowledge and experience as it relates to trend and fabrics?
• Do you have social media creation experience? If yes, please provide details.

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Outlook: 2 years (Required)
• Illustration: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Photoshop: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lowell, AR 72745: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person