Junior Product Developer - Arts & Crafts

Executive Mandate Specification

Junior Product Developer - Arts & Crafts

Here at Daler-Rowney, we have been inspiring creativity since 1783. Artists are at the core of everything we do. We develop, produce and deliver products, which are not only fir for purpose but exceed the expectations of our artists' community. Our mission is to inspire by creating sustainable, qualitative, durable art materials every day, every year for everybody making art accessible to all.

For this role you will be confident in a product development role with creative flare; working on a variety of projects, new products development and ideas, maintenance and update of existing lines, and management of your product lifecycle. You will be a critical thinker who is dynamic and positive; your ideas ad initiatives will contribute to the success of our brands, the team, the company and the F.I.L.A Group. Excellent organisational skills, great ability to multi-task and work to deadlines are critical to the role. A background in a retail sector of arts and crafts would be preferable. You will be an ambassador of our brands worldwide (presence in over 150 countries).

Your duties will consist of:

• Becoming an expert in the category and understanding the retail arts and crafts market.
• Develop concepts for new product ideas.
• Oversee product development from concept to sampling and launch.
• Designing packaging and promotional activities using Adobe suite.
• Develop packaging and design in line with brand guidelines continually assess packaging innovation and technology.
• Working closely with suppliers for sourcing new products.
• Monitoring and evaluating competitor activity to identify gaps and opportunities for growth.
• Constant analysis of the market and consumer groups to identify on-trend products within the industry and retail market.
• Providing input and execute agreed market strategies.
• Understanding pricing and commercials to ensure profitability of a product.
• Working closely with all teams to provide training and support.
• You will be responsible for the visibility of your products offline and online.
• Setting up products and maintaining systems.
• Creating sales tools and brand presentations and communicating them to the market.
• Meeting customers and delivering impactful presentations.
• Ensuring the delivery of agreed launch times.
• Attending shows in the UK and abroad
• Ensure product testing, compliance and certifications meets industry requirements.
• Supporting the brand and Product Manager in all aspects of product management.

Preferable skills:

• Background in product design and using Adobe Suite.
• A strong commercial mind.
• Experience in Product Management.
• Previous experience working with brands and licenses.

This is a full-time position based at our office in Bracknell, Berkshire. The salary is dependent on experience includes a bonus scheme.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bracknell, RG12 8SS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Product development: 1 year (required)
• Product Design: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship