PRODUCT DEVELOPER – RETAIL MERCHANDISE JMA Designs is looking for an exceptionally creative Product Designer/Developer/Manager to join our Toronto office. The ideal candidate will be able to work well independently as well as a team contributor. Supporting a high level of efficient communication in a fast-paced environment is imperative in achieving success in the retail ever-changing business. Reporting to our Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading your assigned category assortments for product management, planning and execution of innovative and trend setting products that define industry standards. You want to be part of a team and a company where you can reach out to anyone to gather information, ask a question, or run an idea past in this collaborative atmosphere. PLEASE NOTE - this is a retail product development position and we are not searching for web development or digital product management. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: · Initiate and manage product life cycles from concept to consumer. · Lead and initiate discussion around the development of new and exciting products and ideas & formulate numerous options for upcoming conceptual ideas and products. Collaborate with other team members about product and product management Assess trend patterns in order to better identify future product Supervise all critical stages of product development in order to mitigate and avoid production inefficiencies and timelines Proficient in creating and understanding product specific renderings and drawings (Cad or Adobe) Initiate, maintain and catalogue all product drawing specifications for future reference availability · This is an opportunity for someone inspired by the process of converting an idea into a reality Always studying colour and trend forecasts. Work cross functionally with other departments on ways to efficiently maximize cost and production value JOB REQUIREMENTS: ~ Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in product Design, Technical Design/ Industrial design ~ Related experience in (Industrial or general product merchandise) development ~3+ years' experience in technical or product design ~ Skillfully trained in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). AutoCAD knowledge & experience an asset ~ Proficient in Microsoft Office (excel and PowerPoint)~ Knowledge of the retail landscape ~ Ability to travel to local or worldwide trade shows and customer accounts ~ Experience in prototyping design and manufacturing of product is considered a strong asset ~ Highly organized with a strong attention to detail ~ Above average communication and interpersonal skills ~Excellent organizational and time management skills We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send your resume to [email protected]