Senior Leader

At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.

We are currently searching for a Sr. Manager for Product Development within our Upholstery division.

• Exemplary Professional with demonstrated track record in product development
• Ability to have contributed to and executed a Point of View
• Understanding of RH brand identity and market position
• Sense of ownership, strong follow-through, ability to execute within deadline
• Flexible: willing and able to cross over department boundaries to execute common goals
• Concept, develop and execute merchandise concepts in accordance with RH merchandising vision and brand strategy
• Research PD categories and general market. Internet, publications, trade shows, manufacturers? catalogs, shop visits, etc.

Product Management :

• 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. Multiple-source as appropriate.
• Submit outgoing PD projects to VP, merchant, and DMM for approval
• Ensure RH standards are communicated and met in developing product
• Communicate in a consistent and timely manner all progress and issues that arise in development to the PD team and appropriate merchants
• Monitor approval process to insure quick turnaround.

Administration:

• Meet weekly with VP with regard to issues in assigned area. Submit written report in weeks when meeting is not possible
• Contract freelance design services with approval of VP. Manage freelance relationships in accordance with RH policy. Confirm billed hours and submit invoices
• Maintain clear and complete development archives
• Schedule and conduct weekly meeting with merchants in assigned PD areas to communicate progress on projects
• Plan, track, and reconcile budget categories. Maintain accurate records of expenditures and submit in a timely manner
• Enforce in-house copyright protection and report legal concerns to VP

Product Development:

• Work with VP to develop initial seasonal concepts
• PD Preseason Brainstorm Meeting: present tear sheets, preliminary ideas
• PD/Design Concept Focus Meeting: Establish key ideas
• Prepare and present product ideas to larger RH group at Seasonal Strategy Meetings
• Work with VP and merchants to create PD Needs List for season based upon agreed-upon key concepts.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $130,000 Annually