Excelligence Learning Corporation ยท 2 hours ago
Creative Product Developer for Innovative Classroom Educational Products
Monterey, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expExcelligence Learning Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Developer to join their team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of early childhood education. The role involves driving the development and manufacturing of innovative classroom products, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, safety, and functionality.
ManufacturingRetail
Hiring Manager
Victor Lamento
Responsibilities
Innovative Concept Development: Bring new and exciting early childhood product concepts to life, providing valuable input on design, functionality, and aesthetics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and enhance product ideas
Market Insight and Trends: Stay at the forefront of industry trends by analyzing market competition, sales data, and emerging educational needs. Identify new opportunities to enhance our product assortment and maintain a competitive edge
Effective Communication: Clearly communicate product concepts through well-articulated written and verbal communication, supported by recognizable sketches. Work closely with Buyers, Category Managers, and Management to ensure a shared vision for product development
Supplier Collaboration: Manage relationships with domestic and foreign vendors, ensuring clear communication of product construction details and expectations. Negotiate prices and minimum order quantities to meet company and department goals
Quality Assurance: Collaborate with internal Quality Assurance teams to uphold safety and quality standards during the development process. Evaluate product samples and prototypes, providing constructive feedback to vendors while staying on budget and deadline
Project Management: Handle multiple projects at various stages of development, meeting web and catalog deadlines. Utilize organizational skills to track and manage product details through regular status reports
Team Collaboration: Work both independently and collaboratively, contributing expertise to the team, actively participating in discussions, and accepting guidance when necessary. Foster a positive and collaborative working environment
Representative Role: Represent the Product Development and Merchandising departments in product presentations, sales meetings, and trade shows. Contribute to marketing strategies and occasional trade show set-ups
Continuous Learning: Stay updated on retail trends, including retail math concepts of cost, retail, and margin. Actively engage in professional development to enhance skills and knowledge
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the early childhood market (ages 0-8)
Experience in product design and development, preferably with materials such as wood, wood laminates, fabric, molded plastics, metal tubing, paper, and chipboard
Degree in business administration, merchandising, marketing, early education, or related fields is highly desired
Knowledge of Head Start and Common Core State Standards is a plus
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and MAC Photoshop, along with strong Excel skills
Familiarity with US safety standards for children's products
Company
Excelligence Learning Corporation
We're Excelligence, one of the world's leading innovative companies providing educational classroom services and solutions to the global early childhood education market.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-01-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Anupam Martins
Chief Executive Officer | Board Member
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