VP, Product Development - Rejuvenation

Responsibilities

• Gather market data on key fashion trends considering such elements as fabrication, materials, color schemes and designs looking forward to next season.
• Regularly shop competitors to keep abreast of trends.
• Drive global conceptual vision and creative direction for the Rejuvenation brand.
• Present and sell seasonal concepts to merchandising team and Senior Leaders.
• Identify big business ideas to be developed and ensure Head Design Manager has clear understanding of product line.
• Ensure that all final design details and pre-production samples are approved by Head Design Manager (with Sourcing and Production Management).
• Resolve escalated issues.
• Provide input to seasonal concepts for floor plan development and catalog design/pagination.
• Develop staffing and succession plans.
• Interview candidates and approve division's final candidates.
• Determine workload for staff; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Provide direction and clarify objectives.
• Evaluate and appraise performance.
• Mentor, educate and develop creative staff.
• Participate in key company strategic initiatives and steering committees.
• Present seasonal product information (inspirations and facts) to field.
• Present boards to merchants.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years home furnishings product design experience across multiple categories.
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in people development and leadership.
• Minimum 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with 2D/3D software and AIIs.
• An Aesthetic Visionary with strong business acumen and the ability to translate vision into business results.
• Outstanding interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people across different roles within the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• The ability to perform work onsite in the Portland office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qualifications

• Able to thrive in a high energy and fast paced environment, with the ability to be flexible and react to rapidly changing business needs and priorities.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to build strong cross functional partnerships.
• Ability and willingness to execute tactical work as well as demonstrate the ability to think strategically.

Skills

• Ability to perform work onsite in the Portland office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands.
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer.
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits.
• Tax-free commuter benefits.
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health.
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University.
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities.
• Resources for self-development Advisor (Mentor) program.
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series.

Pay

(TBD)

Schedule

(TBD)