💼 About This Role

You'll lead the end-to-end product creation for Sur La Table's private brand, defining the creative direction, sourcing strategy, and operating model. You'll drive seasonal line plans that balance innovation and profitability, while championing AI and digital tools to accelerate workflows. This role reports to the SVP of Merchandising.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Define and drive product development vision and strategy
• Lead seasonal concepting and design direction across categories
• Manage vendor selection and negotiation for new products
• Mentor and develop the Product Development team

📋 Requirements

• 10+ years of product development experience in consumer hard goods
• 5+ years leading product development teams
• Deep experience in private brand development for multi-channel retailer
• Proven success building or improving a Product Development function

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with AI tools to accelerate research and workflows
• High comfort level working with international vendors and travel

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏛️ Executive Access: work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership
• 🤖 AI-First Skill Building: hands-on with advanced AI tools
• 🚀 Accelerated Career Path: high performers get rapid growth opportunities
• 💰 Competitive benefits: PTO, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision, employee discounts

📨 Hiring Process

Interview steps: 1) intro conversation, 2) AI or product-building challenge, 3) deep-dive interviews with leadership, 4) offer.