PRODUCT DEVELOPER – RETAIL MERCHANDISEJMA 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 managementAssess trend patterns in order to better identify future productSupervise all critical stages of product development in order to mitigate and avoid production inefficiencies and timelinesProficient 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 realityAlways 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 designRelated experience in (Industrial or general product merchandise) development3+ years’ experience in technical or product designSkillfully trained in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). AutoCAD knowledge & experience an assetProficient in Microsoft Office (excel and PowerPoint)Knowledge of the retail landscapeAbility to travel to local or worldwide trade shows and customer accountsExperience in prototyping design and manufacturing of product is considered a strong assetHighly organized with a strong attention to detailAbove average communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational and time management skillsWe would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send your resume to
Categories will focus on Home, Gift and Office product.
PRODUCT DEVELOPER – RETAIL MERCHANDISEJMA 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 managementAssess trend patterns in order to better identify future productSupervise all critical stages of product development in order to mitigate and avoid production inefficiencies and timelinesProficient 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 realityAlways 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 designRelated experience in (Industrial or general product merchandise) development3+ years’ experience in technical or product designSkillfully trained in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). AutoCAD knowledge & experience an assetProficient in Microsoft Office (excel and PowerPoint)Knowledge of the retail landscapeAbility to travel to local or worldwide trade shows and customer accountsExperience in prototyping design and manufacturing of product is considered a strong assetHighly organized with a strong attention to detailAbove average communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational and time management skillsWe would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send your resume to
Categories will focus on Home, Gift and Office product.
