What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Assistant position at Classic Home, Inc.?
Job Description
SUMMARY: As the Product Development Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the product development process, from idea evaluation to introduction to market. We are looking for a hands-on, self-driven and innovative team player that is ready and eager to support the product development team and manage the resource Swatch library.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Classic Home began when founder Harpal Singh started selling handwoven kilim rugs, believing that authentically crafted pieces made with honest materials could transform spaces and reshape how people live in them. Inspired by the rugs, Harpal searched for other pieces that embodied his values of quality and authenticity, always reshaping and refining his vision for what inspired spaces could be. Thirty years on, our search continues as does our commitment to sourcing pieces that transform, complete, and most of all, inspire your spaces.
Classic Home began when founder Harpal Singh started selling handwoven kilim rugs, believing that authentically crafted pieces made with honest materials could transform spaces and reshape how people live in them. Inspired by the rugs, Harpal searched for other pieces that embodied his values of quality and authenticity, always reshaping and refining his vision for what inspired spaces could be. Thirty years on, our search continues as does our commitment to sourcing pieces that transform, complete, and most of all, inspire your spaces.
SUMMARY: As the Product Development Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the product development process, from idea evaluation to introduction to market. We are looking for a hands-on, self-driven and innovative team player that is ready and eager to support the product development team and manage the resource Swatch library.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain & create working spreadsheets – cross-referencing information to ensure data is accurate and formatted correctly.
- Assist with entering auditing, costing, pricing, dimensions, materials, parts, and supplier information in various internal systems.
- Manage a dedicated physical space that houses our material resource Swatch library.
- Attach clear and informative labels to each Swatch indicating material type, manufacturer, color name/code.
- Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all swatches, keep record of what swatches are checked out and returned.
- Daily communication and follow up with overseas vendors/Suppliers on all Swatch requests.
- Able to use logic to interpret design concepts and spec information.
- Active participation to complete projects and accept delegated tasks, as needed.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Product Development, QC, Account Managers, Planning.
- AA degree or BA Degree from an accredited college
- Experience in manufacturing or furniture product development a plus
- Intermediate in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Strong work ethic; punctual and reliable.
- Normal for office environment
- Ability to work sitting down with 30% of walking in course of the day.
Classic Home began when founder Harpal Singh started selling handwoven kilim rugs, believing that authentically crafted pieces made with honest materials could transform spaces and reshape how people live in them. Inspired by the rugs, Harpal searched for other pieces that embodied his values of quality and authenticity, always reshaping and refining his vision for what inspired spaces could be. Thirty years on, our search continues as does our commitment to sourcing pieces that transform, complete, and most of all, inspire your spaces.
Classic Home began when founder Harpal Singh started selling handwoven kilim rugs, believing that authentically crafted pieces made with honest materials could transform spaces and reshape how people live in them. Inspired by the rugs, Harpal searched for other pieces that embodied his values of quality and authenticity, always reshaping and refining his vision for what inspired spaces could be. Thirty years on, our search continues as does our commitment to sourcing pieces that transform, complete, and most of all, inspire your spaces.
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