DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
hace 9 días
Los Angeles
Job Description DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Framed Art, Wall Décor & Home Furnishings Los Angeles, CA | Full-Time | In-Office POSITION OVERVIEW We are a Los Angeles–based leader in framed art, mirrors, and wall décor for the mass retail market, seeking an experienced Director of Product Development to lead and evolve our in-house Product Development and Design organization. This role is responsible for defining product strategy, driving innovation, and overseeing end-to-end product development across wall décor and home furnishing categories. The Director will manage and mentor a multidisciplinary design team, collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Imports, and work closely with overseas manufacturing partners to deliver trend-right, commercially successful product lines. This is a senior leadership position for a hands-on yet strategic product leader who understands both creative direction and retail-driven execution. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Product Strategy & Leadership • Define and execute the overall product development vision and roadmap aligned with brand, customer, and market objectives., • Lead the development of customer-specific and market-driven product lines that balance creativity, speed-to-market, quality, and margin., • Continuously evolve and elevate the company’s aesthetic while maintaining brand integrity and commercial viability. Team & Cross-Functional Management • Lead, mentor, and develop the Product Development and Design teams, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture., • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Imports, and Sample Departments to ensure seamless product lifecycle execution., • Support Sales leadership with strategic product storytelling, presentations, and market-driven assortments. Product Development & Execution • Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring timelines, cost targets, and quality standards are met., • Provide creative direction, design guidance, and final approvals for product concepts, art direction, and specifications., • Ensure accuracy and consistency of design specs to clearly communicate product builds to overseas factories. Manufacturing & Vendor Collaboration • Serve as the primary product development liaison with overseas factories., • Lead pricing analysis, cost engineering, and negotiations to support margin objectives., • Collaborate with vendors to develop new materials, treatments, and construction techniques. Market & Trend Intelligence • Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, retail pricing architecture, and perceived value., • Drive continuous research through trend forecasting, online research, retail observation, and industry trade shows., • Translate insights into actionable product strategies and sellable collections. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • 7+ years of progressive experience in product development and design, preferably within home décor, wall décor, or related consumer goods categories., • Proven leadership experience managing and developing creative and product teams., • Strong understanding of mass retail, pricing strategies, and consumer-centric product development., • Demonstrated success working with overseas manufacturers, including pricing analysis and negotiations., • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines in a fast-paced environment., • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills., • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven with a strategic mindset., • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university preferred., • Experience in framed art, picture framing, interior design, or home furnishings is a strong plus., • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office., • Strong eye for commercially successful, trend-right design. WHY JOIN US • Join one of the nation’s leading suppliers of framed art and wall décor, with over 25 years of continued growth and innovation., • Significant opportunity to shape product strategy and influence the future direction of the brand., • Stable, well-established company with a strong national sales presence., • Collaborative, creative environment with long-term growth potential. TO APPLY This is an in-house position and is immediately available. Interested candidates should submit a resume along with salary requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer Company DescriptionCrystal Art Gallery is a leading force in the home décor industry, specializing in an extensive range of products such as framed art, mirrors, carpets, and other decorative items. With a solid presence in major retail outlets like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Wayfair, as well as a thriving e-commerce business, Crystal Art Gallery is positioned as a dominant player in the mass-market home décor sector. Established over 35 years ago and headquartered in Vernon, California, our products are featured in 9 out of 10 U.S. homes. We are committed to providing on-trend, high-quality home décor at competitive prices, making us a go-to brand for consumers across the country.Crystal Art Gallery is a leading force in the home décor industry, specializing in an extensive range of products such as framed art, mirrors, carpets, and other decorative items. With a solid presence in major retail outlets like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Wayfair, as well as a thriving e-commerce business, Crystal Art Gallery is positioned as a dominant player in the mass-market home décor sector. Established over 35 years ago and headquartered in Vernon, California, our products are featured in 9 out of 10 U.S. homes. We are committed to providing on-trend, high-quality home décor at competitive prices, making us a go-to brand for consumers across the country.