We are seeking a creative and commercially minded Pet Bed & Accessories Product Developer to join our growing team. This role is at the intersection of design, trend, and product development. You will be responsible for conceiving and executing a compelling pet bed and accessories line that resonates with off-price retail buyers and their customers. Track emerging lifestyle and pet trends, and work closely with our overseas sourcing and development teams to bring product from idea to shelf. If you love pets, understand the off-price retail customer, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop original designs for pet beds, carriers, accessories, and related soft goods across seasonal collections
- Conduct ongoing trend research across home, lifestyle, and pet markets to inform the design direction
- Build and maintain seasonal design presentations and line reviews for off-price retail accounts including TJX Companies, HomeGoods, Ross Stores, Burlington, and similar channels
- Partner with overseas factories and production teams to translate sketches into detailed tech packs and specification packages
- Manage the product development calendar, tracking samples, revisions, and approvals from concept through production
- Collaborate with sales and category management on assortment planning, item mix, and price point strategy
- Review and approve pre-production and production samples against design intent and quality standards
- Stay current on competitive product at retail and identify white space opportunities within the pet category
Qualifications
- 3–6 years of experience in product design or development, with a focus on soft goods, home décor, or pet products
- Demonstrated experience designing for off-price retail accounts (TJX/HomeGoods, Ross, Burlington strongly preferred)
- Strong sketching skills with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or other design tools
- Experience developing detailed tech packs and working directly with overseas suppliers and factories
- Solid understanding of fabric, fill, and materials sourcing as it applies to pet or home soft goods
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Fashion/Product Design, or a related field preferred
We're looking for someone who brings both creative vision and commercial instincts — a designer who understands what off-price buyers want while maintaining brand image, can sketch it beautifully, and knows how to get it made. Dream Home is a place where great product ideas become reality, and this person will be central to building a category from the ground up. If you're excited by the challenge of creating elevated, trend-right pet products for a sophisticated retail audience, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience creating detailed tech packs and working directly with overseas suppliers or factories?
- Do you have experience developing pet beds, pet accessories, or related soft goods products?
- How many years of experience do you have in product design or development for soft goods, home décor, or pet products?
- How many years of experience do you have developing pet-specific products?
- How many years of experience do you have developing product for off-price retail buyers or accounts?
- Do you have experience developing product for off-price retail accounts such as TJX Companies, HomeGoods, Ross Stores, or Burlington?
Work Location: In person
