Home Goods Product Developer - Off-Price Retail

Job Description

Home Goods Product Developer – Off-Price Retail

Phantom Brands | New York, NY

Job Type: Full-Time | In-House (On-Site)

Experience Required: 3–7+ Years

About Phantom Brands

Phantom Brands is a dynamic and growing home goods company specializing in trend-forward, high-quality products across home décor, kitchenware, tabletop, bath and cleaning accessories, storage, bedding, textiles, and lifestyle categories. We are passionate about developing innovative, design-driven products that combine elevated aesthetics, everyday functionality, and exceptional value for today's retail market.

We are seeking an experienced, highly creative, and commercially driven Home Goods Product Developer with a strong background in the off-price retail market to join our team in New York City.

The ideal candidate has proven experience developing successful home goods products and collections for major off-price retailers, such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ross, and Burlington. They must understand the unique demands of the off-price market, including competitive pricing, fast product turnaround, trend-driven assortments, and delivering exceptional perceived value.

This is a fast-paced environment where speed, strong visual aesthetics, commercial awareness, and execution go hand in hand. We are looking for someone who can identify opportunities, develop compelling products quickly, and consistently deliver collections that are both visually appealing and commercially successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development: Lead the development of innovative, trend-forward home goods products and collections from initial concept through sampling and production.
• Off-Price Retail Expertise: Develop products specifically suited to the off-price retail market, with a strong understanding of retailer expectations, target price points, customer preferences, and assortment strategies.
• Collection Development: Create cohesive, commercially relevant collections across multiple home goods categories, including home décor, kitchenware, tabletop, bath accessories, storage, bedding, textiles, seasonal products, and more.
• Trend Research & Forecasting: Identify and interpret current and emerging trends in home goods, interior design, color, materials, patterns, finishes, and consumer buying behavior.
• Competitive Market Research: Regularly analyze products, pricing, assortments, and design trends across major off-price retailers to identify opportunities for new product development.
• Design & Creative Direction: Develop product concepts, mood boards, color palettes, material selections, and collection presentations that reflect current trends and strong retail appeal.
• AI-Assisted Product Development: Utilize AI-powered creative tools to accelerate product ideation, generate visual concepts, explore design variations, and streamline the product development process.
• Cost-Effective Product Development: Work closely with sourcing and production teams to develop products that achieve competitive retail price points while maintaining quality, functionality, and elevated design.
• Material & Manufacturing Knowledge: Apply a strong understanding of materials, finishes, construction techniques, and manufacturing capabilities to ensure products are both visually compelling and commercially feasible.
• Vendor & Factory Collaboration: Communicate product specifications, design revisions, materials, and development requirements to overseas factories and manufacturing partners.
• Sampling & Product Refinement: Review and evaluate product samples, recommend improvements, and ensure final products meet approved design, quality, and cost expectations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design, merchandising, sales, sourcing, and production teams to develop products that align with retailer needs and business objectives.
• Fast-Paced Execution: Manage multiple product categories, collections, and development projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and responding quickly to changing market demands.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience, ideally 3–7+ years, in home goods product development, with direct experience developing products for the off-price retail market.
• Proven experience developing successful products or collections for major off-price retailers , including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ross, Burlington, or similar retail accounts.
• Strong understanding of the off-price retail business model, including competitive costing, retail price architecture, product value, assortment planning, and fast product development cycles.
• Experience developing products across multiple home goods categories, including home décor, kitchenware, tabletop, bath and cleaning accessories, storage, bedding, textiles, and seasonal merchandise.
• A strong portfolio or proven track record demonstrating successful product development, creative versatility, and commercial relevance.
• Demonstrated design range with the ability to develop products across different aesthetics, styles, consumer demographics, and retail price points.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging trends in home goods, interior design, color, materials, patterns, and finishes.
• Knowledge of materials such as ceramic, glass, wood, metal, resin, plastics, textiles, and other commonly used home goods materials, including manufacturing applications and cost considerations.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers and understanding the product development process from concept through sampling and mass production.
• Ability to balance strong product aesthetics with competitive costing, quality expectations, and retailer-specific requirements.
• Comfortable using AI tools in the product development process to support concept creation, product visualization, design exploration, and faster execution.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator, and familiarity with relevant product design and presentation tools.
• Strong understanding of merchandising, product positioning, market trends, and consumer purchasing behavior.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Existing relationships with factories and manufacturers in China are a plus, but not required .

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a product developer who understands what sells, why it sells, and how to develop it at the right price.

The ideal candidate has a strong creative eye, excellent commercial instincts, and hands-on experience developing successful products for major off-price retailers. They understand how to translate current and emerging trends into compelling home goods collections that deliver exceptional perceived value while meeting aggressive retail price points.

This individual should have a strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, product construction, and costing. They must be able to identify opportunities in the marketplace, develop fresh product concepts, and adapt designs to meet the specific needs of off-price retail customers.

We value individuals who demonstrate versatility, originality, and the ability to work across multiple home goods categories and design aesthetics.

Speed, creativity, and commercial execution are equally important in this role. The right candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, is comfortable incorporating AI and modern creative tools into their workflow, and can consistently develop high-quality, retail-ready products within demanding timelines.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is proactive, resourceful, highly motivated, and passionate about developing products that stand out on the retail floor.

Position Details

Location: New York City, NY

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Work Arrangement: 100% In-House / On-Site (Not Remote or Hybrid)

Experience: Minimum 3 Years; 3–7+ Years Preferred

Specialization: Home Goods Product Development / Off-Price Retail

Join Our Team

At Phantom Brands, you will have the opportunity to develop exciting, trend-forward home goods collections for some of the country's leading retail markets. We offer a creative, collaborative, and fast-paced environment where strong product instincts, innovative thinking, and the ability to execute quickly are essential.

We are looking for an experienced product developer who understands the off-price retail landscape, brings fresh ideas and a strong visual perspective, and has the expertise to turn creative concepts into successful, commercially viable products.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and portfolio , including examples of home goods products and collections you have personally developed. You can also email your resumes and portfolio to the Phantom Creative Director at: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Applications should demonstrate:

• Experience developing home goods products for major off-price retailers.
• Successful products or collections brought to market.
• Strong design range across multiple home goods categories and aesthetics.
• Understanding of retail price points, product costing, materials, and manufacturing.
• Ability to identify and translate emerging trends into commercially successful products.
• Experience using AI and modern creative tools to support product development.

A portfolio or documented examples of successfully developed products are required to be considered for this position.

Phantom Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.