Principal Product Developer (Backyard Living, Style & Home)
Core
Develop design-led assortments for Backyard Living (patio furniture, gazebos, outdoor lighting, décor, textiles) translating customer insights into cohesive, trend-forward collections.
Role type
Principal Product Developer
Builds
Design-led product assortments for Backyard Living categories
Domain
Retail / Home & Outdoor Living
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Industrial design expertise, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), 3D modeling (SolidWorks), product development processes, materials and construction knowledge, manufacturing techniques familiarity, cost management, market research
Preferred skills
Hands-on furniture assembly and review, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder storytelling, technical package development, sample review, post-launch analysis
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Translate category strategy and customer insights into cohesive product collections; communicate concepts via sketches, renderings, and technical specs; collaborate with buyers, brand, quality, and manufacturing partners; ensure projects meet cost targets and financial objectives; conduct market research; manage product lifecycle from concept to execution; gather post-launch feedback; ensure compliance with industry standards.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy influence