Summer Term Product Development Specialist Co-Op

 
Vanessa discovered Inspiration working at TJX
Having joined us straight out of college, Vanessa has had remarkable career growth due to the detailed training programs and coaching from inspirational colleagues who work there. Inspiration and creativity are important at TJX.
What you’ll discover
Eligible Associates can look forward to:
-State-of-the-art amenities at our eco-friendly Home Office. Take a tour
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-One-of-a-kind, inclusive culture
-Dedicated training and on-the-job resources to enhance your development
-Merchandise discount for yourself and eligible family members at all TJX Canada stores
-Associate and Family Assistance Program to support healthy living
 
What you’ll do
It’s safe to say, there’s no shortage of variety in what we do. Here are some key accountabilities of the role:
-This position is accountable implementing TJX Canada’s Product Development strategy for seasonal trend and general products, combining market knowledge and experience in home merchandise to drive business objectives to improve quality of imports, production and close outs for merchants.
-Design seasonal trends and general products, developing related sourcing packs that aligns with off price model and merchant objectives
-Researches, analyzes and provides input on market trends for style, color and fabric selection process for private label brand strategy; attends domestic and international trade shows, competitive shops to keep abreast of product trends and industry best practices
-Monitors in store product to identify additional opportunities for process improvement and quality standards; ensures government safety and labeling requirements are met
-Accountable for updating product specification guide outlining acceptable quality levels, problem purchases, subsequent resolutions for merchant team to use; establishes system to inspect samples, address quality control issues with vendors
-Responsible for monitoring critical path milestones with merchants and vendors to ensure all product deadlines are met including delivery and production flow; reviews work in progress reporting, identifying opportunities and risks to Product Development leadership and vendors/agents
-Trains new merchants on Product Development processes and procedures and how supports off-price buying model
-Participates in competitive shop planning and sample display presentations; leverages information from process to support research on trends and requirements
 
What you’ll need
To begin your career with us, we require the following:
-Post-secondary degree in related field or the equivalent in job experience
-Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Retail Merchandising, preferably with experience in off-price retail and product concept and development experience
-Strong sense of fashion and color sense in home trends and product design
-Advanced computer skills in Adobe Creative Suite CC – Bridge, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, After Effects, Media Encoder, Premiere Pro, Fetch, VLC, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Handbrake, MPEG Stream clip, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as in a Mac environment
-Extensive working knowledge of Adobe CS, RAW image formats and image processing with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to follow design processes
-Highly advanced understanding of product design, design principles and best-practices; high level of aesthetics vision with an excellent design sense with experience
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills ability to read, write, communicate and interpret information accurately
-Excellent organizational skills with ability to implement and manage details, prioritize, time manage and multi-task with limited supervision and sometimes under time pressure - ability to deliver high quality designs in very short turn-around times.
-Strong interpersonal skills including developing and building relationships with internal and external partners / team members
 
Posting details
-Application closing date: February 16, 2024
-Internal TJX Associates: please review this opportunity with your direct supervisor or manager prior to submitting an application. In order to be considered, please attach your completed Internal Candidate Endorsement Form to your application.
Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. By becoming a member of our TJX Canada family, you’ll have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people across our Distributions Centres, Retail Stores (Winners, HomeSense, Marshalls) and our Office locations. Are you ready to Discover Different?
Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. For additional assistance please email ACCESSIBLECAREERSTJXCANADA.CA