Senior Product Developer, Decor & Accessories

Arhaus; Boston Heights (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhaus seeks a highly creative Senior Product Developer/Creative Category Manager for Decor & Accessories to own the product strategy, roadmap, and brand aesthetic. You will collaborate across teams to grow revenue, refine assortments, and drive profitability while aligning with financial targets.

The role requires 5+ years in product development or buying, advanced Excel skills, CAD familiarity, and strong leadership with a global travel requirement of about 25%.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong financial acumen with accountability to results.
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to communicate with executive level.
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence partners and peers.
• Must have an interest in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Domestic and International Travel required - approximately 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop product strategy to grow revenue and achieve business goals.
• 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.
• Lead design aesthetics by traveling domestically and internationally to discover trends and ensure the brand remains ahead.
• 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 meet 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 growth and performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

CAD

Trend analysis

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CAD

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 Senior Product Developer/Creative Category Manager for our Decor & Accessories business. At Arhaus, the Senior 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
• Strong financial acumen with accountability to results
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to communicate with executive level
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence partners and peers
• Must have an interest in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Domestic and International Travel required - approximately 25% of the time

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

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