What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Associate - Tech - Consumer Products (electronics, home products, others) position at Chug Inc. / GEMS?
Job Summary :
Gems is an award-winning company recognized for driving innovation and growth at the world’s largest retailers. We blend the energy of a start-up culture with the expertise of a seasoned private label and national brand developer. Working with over 20 private label and exclusive brands, we develop products across 9 categories : Electronics, Health, Beauty, and Home. Our international team of experts in design, development, engineering, trend forecasting, and market analysis supports seamless product development, filling gaps and driving business growth for the world’s largest retailers. Recognized as Vendor of the Year twice at Target, Gems is committed to delivering high-quality, competitively priced products that meet retailer and customer needs. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
The person hired for the position of Product Development Associate - Tech will have the opportunity to work with the core product development team on projects related to consumer product development. This person will develop skills and gain work experience pertaining to electronics design and development, design for manufacturability, and consumer products. The growth track will lead to full responsibility for the technical aspects of development of entire programs and eventually categories.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Quickly test development products and communicate opportunities for improvement
- Work with the design team and PMs to ensure adequate product performance meet the customer requirements and specs are uploaded in a timely manner for approval
- Conduct market analysis on competitive products
- Monitor and write technical content for online product listings
- Aide in consumer research projects on new technology products / projects
- Review / Edit / Communicate Product Specifications and Instruction Manuals for Consumer Products
- Communicate product functional characteristics to the customer in a clear and concise manner
Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Gems offers a competitive salary, health / dental benefits package, and a casual work environment.
Job Type : Full-time, Monday to Friday
Work Location : On-Site, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Estimated Salary Range : between $65,000-$73,000 per year, subject to previous experience.
Salary : $65,000 - $73,000