SummaryAs a Senior Leader in Product Development at RH, you will play a crucial role in driving the development of our Upholstery division. You will be responsible for managing the product development process from concept to final sample approval, ensuring alignment with RH's brand identity and market position.
Responsibilities- Manage product development process in assigned categories from concept through final sample approval.
- Create and maintain PD Status Spreadsheet and Project Binder for each season.
- Ensure each project's adherence to RH Master Calendar deadlines.
- Work with VP, merchant, RH Sourcing, and agent to identify manufacturer for each project.
- Submit outgoing PD projects to VP, merchant, and DMM for approval.
- Communicate progress and issues in development to the PD team and appropriate merchants.
- Monitor approval process to ensure quick turnaround.
- Contract freelance design services with approval of VP and manage freelance relationships.
- Maintain clear and complete development archives.
- Plan, track, and reconcile budget categories.
- Enforce in-house copyright protection and report legal concerns to VP.
Requirements- 5+ years of experience in product development.
- Demonstrated track record in product development and ability to execute within deadlines.
- Understanding of RH brand identity and market position.
- Strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Flexibility to cross over department boundaries to execute common goals.
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