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Why join us

At Design Within Reach home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime from home to home generation to generation. For us that means exceptionally crafted built-to-last and beautifully designed furnishings.

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. Its the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Design Within Reach 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 Design Within Reach to support causes that align with our values so we can build a more sustainable equitable and beautiful future for everyone.

About this opportunity :

Design Within Reach is looking for an Assistant Product Developer to joinour Product Development team. This role will be based in Stamford CT.

As an Assistant Product Developer youll support the product development process across a subset of product categories. Youll utilize strong organization skills to work with cross-functional teams to ensure new products are commercialized on-time and within budget. You will support the PD team with development of multiple programs across product categories ensuring each programs adherence to our design and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Support the product development team with daily tasks : submit prototype orders maintain trackers respond to customer service inquiries.

Organize and file documentation create and maintain internal libraries / databases work on special assignments as needed.

Facilitate prototyping and coordinate and track prototype movement requests. Own communication with sample warehouse organization and storing of samples and arranging sample reviews. Troubleshoot roadblocks to on-time prototype delivery ensure samples are properly labeled.

Build strong relationships with suppliers and communicate key project deliverables.

Create Test Request Forms and facilitate product testing at test labs. Track status of product and transit testing with third-party test labs.

Conduct in-depth review of prototypes to ensure products meet or exceed all standards for : build quality ease of assembly packaging comfort value etc.

Collaborate with Supply Chain / Sourcing and Product Compliance to ensure all regulatory sustainability and performance documentation are obtained from the suppliers.

Support developers in establishing quality criteria for all new programs and develop Quality Assurance Protocol with Suppliers.

Communicate key issues (i.e. schedules resource constraints launch plans) in a clear and timely manner to Merchandising and PD leadership.

Participate in weekly meetings with cross-functional teams to share progress on new developments and conduct prototype / design reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelors Degree required.

1-2 years of experience working in a development-related function(retail furniture industry preferred).

Experience with new product commercialization.

Entrepreneurial and driven mindset.

Experience with 3D CAD (Solidworks Fusion 360) and Adobe Creative Suite skills (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign) preferred.

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word Powerpoint) required.

Awareness of furniture market landscape.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills.

An entrepreneurial mindset with an adaptive approach.

Willingness to travel globally as needed.

Ability to work in our Stamford CT office.

Ability to perform all essential job functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire

Simply put we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Design Within Reach 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. Were committed to equal opportunity employment including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility 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 .

Key Skills

Access Control System,ABAP,Information Security,Art And Craft,Chemical,Broadcast

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1