Lakeshore Learning Materials

Retail

INTERNALAPPLICANTSONLYProductDeveloper(Hybrid)

$65–85k ~AI est. Carson, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY – Product Developer (Hybrid) at Lakeshore Learning Materials. Skills: Product development, Product enhancement, Customer needs. Validate product lines with manufacturers. Provide clear direction to teams”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality outcomes; Manage competing priorities; Meet tight timelines

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Evaluate product challenges; Make informed decisions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 1+ years of product development experience, Basic understanding of manufacturing modalities, Microsoft Office and Excel skills

Nice to Have

1+ years product management experience, Early childhood or elementary teaching experience, Knowledge of product creation processes for consumer goods

What You'll Do.

Validate product lines with manufacturers

Provide clear direction to teams

Collaborate with designers and engineers

Ensure alignment and progress

Communicate project updates

Develop product improvement concepts

Enhance existing products

Serve customers better

Monitor inventory requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; In-house designers; Engineering teams; Quality teams; Product Enhancement team; Design team; Quality team; Planning team; Supply Chain team

Communication Scope

Project updates; Concise updates

Process & Methodology

Timeline monitoring, Inventory requirements

Full Job Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth. We are seeking a driven and analytical Product Developer to work on-site at our Carson, California, headquarters. In this role, you will evaluate and enhance legacy products with a strong attention to detail, improving functionality, aesthetics and overall quality while keeping customers’ needs top of mind. The position requires collaboration with domestic and overseas vendors across a variety of manufacturing modalities. Applicants should have at least one year of product development experience. The ideal candidate also has knowledge of the product creation process related to consumer goods. Please note that this position is open to internal candidates only. External candidates who apply will not be considered for this role. A day on the job looks like this: * Validating key product lines with new manufacturers to support business growth * Providing clear direction and collaborating effectively with in-house designers, engineers and quality teams to ensure alignment and progress * Communicating project updates clearly across teams and levels of the organization, including identifying risks and escalating concerns as needed

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