Product Development Manager

Why join us?

For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service to the residential and commercial design trade. During that time, we’ve stayed true to our passions, values, and deep beliefs—that well-designed spaces enrich one’s life experience, that quality of materials and craftsmanship can never be compromised, and that supporting our clients with the tools and resources to create beautiful environments is the ultimate reward.
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Product Development Manager, Wallcovering
HOLLY HUNT Enterprises, Inc.
Reports to: Product Development Director, Soft Goods

POSITION PROFILE
The Product Development Manager - Wallcovering, in collaboration with the Product Development Director – Soft Goods, helps to coordinate the design vision and creative direction for HOLLY HUNT Walls. In this role, you will work to source and design new product for wallcovering collections, while also sourcing new vendors and mills. The Product Development manager will work closely with both the Product Development Director and the Exec Creative Director to consistently produce products that support the HOLLY HUNT brands. HOLLY HUNT textile brands include: Great Plains, Great Outdoors, Beyond Borders, Hunt Leather and Holly Hunt Trim with an emphasis on HOLLY HUNT Walls. International travel is required. This is an hands-on role based at the HOLLY HUNT Design Studio. 

Primary responsibilities include, but are limited to:
• Use creative direction, provided by VP/Executive Creative Director to source/design new wallcoverings.
• Utilizing abstracts from Merchandising, provide innovative solutions and creative insight for product design in relation to market demands, trend analysis and company image. 
• Lead color work and design work of new product, working closely with Product Development Director to ensure new designs are executed.
• Help to prepare, attend, and document all development meetings with Exec Creative Director, Sales and Merchandising. 
• Assist with the preparation of inspiration boards for wallcoverings, including color trend analysis and design research.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Merchandising to ensure the creative spirit of new product launches are clearly communicated and carried through all marketing channels: social media; sales communications and training materials.
• With Product Development Director, assist with all launch photo shoots, by providing styling and design direction on site, tracking fabrication of assets and monitoring deliveries
• In coordination with the Product Launch Coordinator, manage all launch deliveries and inspections and prepare weekly updates for bindery and inbound team. 
• In collaboration with Product Development Director, Soft Goods, lead the formation of new relationships with vendors via regular communication and domestic and international travel. Attend all in-house vendor meetings. 
• Ensure developments and department milestones are met and adhere to financial targets.
• Share product information and details with the BU and Sales

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree 
• 3 - 5 years related experience 
• Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook knowledge preferred
• Wallcovering knowledge and understanding of development and production preferred
• Must be comfortable with collaboration, multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and working in a fast-paced environment
• International product sourcing experience (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of high end luxury product and client buying experience
• Outstanding organization and communication skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to communicate with all levels in an organization 

Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. Holly Hunt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].