Product Developer, Upholstery

Arhaus; Boston Heights (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhaus is seeking a highly creative Product Developer for our Upholstery division. You will lead product strategy, refine assortments, and collaborate across teams to grow revenue while aligning with merchandising and company goals.

The role requires 5+ years in product development or buying, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel and CAD skills. You will travel to discover trends and ensure our brand stays ahead of the curve.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product development or buying experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills and CAD familiarity.
• High level of aesthetic sense and proportion.
• Highly creative with ability to identify trends.
• Proven track record in product development and sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and roadmap for upholstery business.
• Develop exclusive branded products meeting design, execution and value requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to grow revenue and align with financial targets.
• Manage manufacturing partners on sourcing, materials, and techniques.
• Lead assortment strategy and drive profitability across categories.
• Develop growth plans by vendor and category; communicate strategies to leadership.

Skills

Product development

Trend forecasting

Leadership & team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

CAD software

Advanced Excel

Job description

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations.

Arhaus is seeking a highly creative, trend driven Product Developer for our Upholstery business. We are looking for someone with with expertise in Furniture, Home Décor or Fashion. At Arhaus, the Product Developer is accountable for developing and leading a product strategy and roadmap, including developing the brand aesthetic, defining and refining existing product assortments, and effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to grow revenue and align with the financial, merchandising, and company strategies.

• Lead and develop product strategy to grow revenue and achieve business goals. You will be the ultimate business owner of financials and performance for respective categories.
• Develop business strategies outlining strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and threats.
• Communicate annual and seasonal strategies to leadership and internal and external teams. Develop growth plans by vendor and category.
• Develop exclusive branded product that meets company requirements for design, execution and value.
• Perform market analysis, competitive shop and analyze sales trends to keep abreast of current trends. Identify emerging trends.
• Lead design aesthetics by traveling domestically and internationally to discover trends and ensure the brand continues to propel forward and remains ahead of the curve.
• Lead and partner cross functionally to ensure communication and process flow between teams is mutually supportive.
• Direct manufacturing partners on product sourcing, materials and manufacturing techniques to ensure product meets our critical mix of design, execution and value.
• Initiate and partner with cross-functional teams to execute and drive assortment strategy and profitability.
• Lead and manage all aspects of performance and development of direct reports to encourage professional growth and performance. Hold teams accountable to expectations, deadlines, and processes to ensure the team is operating with greatest efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years Product Development or Buying experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Advanced Excel skills required and familiarity with CAD or other drafting/rendering software
• High level of aesthetic and eye for scale and proportion
• Highly creative with an ability to identify and react to trends
• Proven track record in product development and sourcing