Product Development Specialist -Success is always in style at TJX! Continue to explore career opportunities at TJX, a Fortune 100 company and the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. At TJX, we are proud that, for 40 years, we have been providing amazing value to our customers, but the merchandise we sell is just part of our story. We believe our Associates bring our business to life, and we aim to support you by making TJX a terrific place to work. We are committed to leveraging our differences, and believe that the diverse skills, experiences and background that you bring into the organization will help us continue to succeed. Our retail chains include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post and Homesense, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; TK Maxx in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as Homesense and tkmaxx.com in the U.K.; and TK Maxx in Australia. With over $33 billion in sales, more than 3,800 stores, and 235,000 Associates in 2016, TJX is an exciting place to grow your career! OurVisionfor this Role As a Product Development Specialist you will partner with the Product Team on the development and approval of soft and hard home products within our Pet business. Youll regularly shop our stores and the competition for fashion, trends, color direction and value. In this role, youll experience what its like working for a fast-paced retail organization, no day will ever be the same! Youll have a mix ofcore responsibilitieswhich will support our continued growth: -Works with Product Team on the development and approval of soft and hard home products. -Develops and executes product based upon vision and void directed by the Merchants and Manager. -Ensures the timely shipment of quality and trend right product. -Develops strong customer service and working relationships with Agents, Buyers, Vendors and other inter-departmental associates. -Regularly shops all levels of stores including our own and competitors for fashion, trends, color direction and value. -Approves submits including trims, dips, print strike offs, fabric quality and samples against established standards. -Resolves issues as they arise in accordance to the Time and Action calendar. -Ability to prioritize work load. -Acts with integrity. -Recommends methods to improve the product construction and quality. -Travels domestically and overseas as needed. TheSkillsthat will Make You Successful: -Bachelors degree in Product Design or Merchandising preferred, with 1+ years experience in Product Development or transferrable internship experience; openness to domestic and international travel. -Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite -Basic industry knowledge; product specifications, testing standards and protocol. -Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects. -Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands. -Collaborative team-player who values others input and ideas. -Demonstrates the ability to anticipate trends, and shows a curiosity for the business. -Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships; you are the face of TJX to many of our internal and external strategic partners; Agents/Vendors, Merchandising, Sourcing and Design. -Strong Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills; no day is the same in off-price retail. -A self-director who can manage their own timelines, set priorities, and be detail-oriented. -Creative and innovative thinker who recommends new ideas. -Ability to understand and draw conclusions from data. What's In It For You? TJX has campuses conveniently located off the Mass Pike and Route 495. With us, you'll not only enjoy working for an industry leader, but we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.