Director of Product Development, Decor

MacKenzie-Childs, LLC

. Drive sales growth and profitability through leadership of new product development across Core and Seasonal Décor categories .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAurora • New York • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Product Development and Merchandising, with a strong focus on leading end-to-end product lifecycle management and strategic planning. Proven ability to drive sales growth through innovative product strategies and effective vendor management in the Home Décor industry.

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Product Development LeadershipVendor ManagementStrategic PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementAssortment OptimizationPricing StrategyMarket Trend AnalysisSKU ProductivityQuality ComplianceCost ManagementInventory ProductivityProduct Roadmap ExecutionEnd-to-End Product Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam LeadershipAnalytical MindsetCreative InstinctsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelInternet Browsers

Industry Keywords

Home DécorDTCOmnichannelMulti-CategorySeasonal DécorProduct StrategyMarket TrendsVendor NegotiationsSupply Chain CollaborationProduct Narratives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive sales growth and profitability through leadership of new product development across Core and Seasonal Décor categories
Define and execute long-term product strategy aligned with design direction, business objectives, and brand ethos
Own category performance across sales, margin, and inventory productivity
Lead category planning, assortment architecture, and 3-year growth strategy
Identify whitespace opportunities and drive innovation across categories, materials, and product concepts
Establish product narratives and seasonal storytelling
Define pricing strategy balancing customer value, competitiveness, and margin
Anticipate market trends, customer behavior, and competitive dynamics
Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and launch
Own and execute the product roadmap, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery to quality standards
Partner with Design to translate creative vision into commercially viable assortments
Drive SKU productivity and assortment optimization
Improve speed-to-market and implement scalable development processes and tools
Work with vendors to ensure quality, cost, timeline, and design-integrity expectations
Build and manage a global vendor network
Lead vendor negotiations, cost management, and margin optimization
Identify and onboard new manufacturing partners
Ensure compliance, quality, and production standards
Partner with Design, Creative, Marketing, and Sales on campaigns and key product moments
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations from development through delivery
Contribute to strategic planning, long-range planning, major product initiatives, and brand collaborations
Lead, mentor, and develop the Product Development team
Establish goals, processes, and performance expectations while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in Product Development and Merchandising
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Location: Aurora, NY
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20–30%)
Experience within multi-category and/or multi-channel home businesses; DTC or omnichannel brand experience preferred
Proven track record of leading end-to-end product development from concept through launch
Strong vendor management experience across domestic and international partners
Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and detailed execution
Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with senior leadership and large cross-functional teams
Experience collaborating across functions including Design, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Planning
Deep passion for Home Décor with strong creative instincts and a willingness to take thoughtful, customer-driven risks
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet Browsers
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, perform repetitive hand motions, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; push and/or pull with arms and reach with arms and/or hands; crouch, kneel, crawl or bend

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401K Retirement Savings + Company Match
Paid Vacation, PTO and Holidays
Company sponsored life insurance and LTD
Health Savings Account + Company Match
Generous Employee Discount
Verizon Discount
Referral Bonus Program
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement