Key Responsibilities:
- PB Assortment Strategies: Develop and execute comprehensive product assortment strategies, identifying market gaps and opportunities to expand our product lines and enhance competitive positioning.
- Product Development – Trend Ideation PD: Lead the entire product development lifecycle from trend research and ideation to concept development, prototyping, and final product specifications. Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer insights, and technological advancements to drive innovation.
- Branding & Packaging Direction: Collaborate closely with branding and packaging teams to define compelling branding and packaging strategies that resonate with our target audience and reinforce our brand identity.
- Project Management: Oversee multiple product development projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and seamless coordination across cross-functional teams (Trend & Design, Merchant, Sourcing, Product Integrity, Michaels Global Sourcing Offices, Packaging).
- Cross-Functional (CF) Leadership: Act as a key liaison and leader, fostering strong collaboration and communication between various departments to ensure alignment on product vision, requirements, and execution.
- Talent Management and Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of product developers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide regular feedback and growth opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in product development, product management, or a similar role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
- Proven track record of successfully bringing new products to market, from concept to launch.
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, market research methodologies, and consumer insights.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective branding and packaging strategies.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Experience with talent management, including hiring, mentoring, and performance development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Design, or a related field.
- Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., MBA).
- Experience in retail or arts & crafts industries
- Familiarity with Agile or other iterative product development methodologies.
- Proficiency in product management software or tools.
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.
At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit www.michaels.com.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years progressive experience in product development, product management, or similar
- At least 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity
- Proven track record bringing new products to market from concept to launch
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, market research methodologies, and consumer insights
- Excellent project management skills, ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute branding and packaging strategies
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with cross-organizational influence
- Experience with talent management including hiring, mentoring, and performance development
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Design or related field
- Master's degree (e.g., MBA)
- Experience in retail or arts & crafts industries
- Familiarity with Agile or other iterative product development methodologies
- Proficiency in product management software or tools
Michaels Stores Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Michaels Stores and has not been reviewed or approved by Michaels Stores.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options are available alongside virtual care and an Employee Assistance Program. Basic life and AD&D are provided for full-time team members, with optional disability coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching supports savings for retirement. Eligibility begins after a short tenure period.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Team members receive broad merchandise and custom framing discounts plus partner savings on fitness, travel, and services. Programs such as Michaels CARES and tuition assistance add wellbeing and development support.
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What We Do
The Michaels Companies, Inc. is North America's largest specialty provider of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for Makers and do-it-yourself home decorators. The Company owns and operates more than 1,200 stores in 49 states and Canada. Additionally, the Company serves customers through Michaels.com, consumercrafts.com and aaronbrothers.com. The Michaels Companies, Inc., also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of high quality custom and specialty framing merchandise, and Darice, a premier wholesale distributor in the craft, gift and decor industry.
