Director, Private Brand Product Innovation

Michaels Stores; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

The Michaels Companies, Inc. in Irving, Texas seeks a Director – Product Development to drive private brand product development, ideation, and category strategy, aligning with the division GMM and Category Directors to hit financial targets.

You will lead a team of Product Managers and Coordinators, partner with Designers, Sourcing, Packaging and QA to develop innovative, exclusive products that improve margin and drive growth. Experience: minimum 10 years with a major retailer; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with a major retailer, brand or product/brand development company with a successful track record in merchandising, brand management, product development and sourcing.
• MBA or Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process of product development for the category, driving innovation, ideation and uniqueness.
• Direct, plan, approve and execute private brand programs across the category.
• Collaborate with Designers and factory teams to develop innovative and exclusive products that meet margin targets.
• Partner with Sourcing, Trend, Packaging, Legal and QA to ensure quality and long-term growth.
• Manage team to identify project scope, strategy, and execution of product development initiatives.

Skills

Product development

Team leadership

Sourcing partnerships

Category management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

The Michaels Companies, Inc. in Irving, Texas seeks a Director – Product Development to drive private brand product development, ideation, and category strategy, aligning with the division GMM and Category Directors to hit financial targets.

You will lead a team of Product Managers and Coordinators, partner with Designers, Sourcing, Packaging and QA to develop innovative, exclusive products that improve margin and drive growth. Experience: minimum 10 years with a major retailer; MBA preferred.