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Walk through Product Development at Kohl's Corporate Headquarters, and you'll know instantly that this is a unique department. The hallways are filled with everything innovative and ingenious — from footwear to patio furniture, tees to teakettles. You'll find mountains of recently opened boxes, brimming with the latest from housewares to hosiery, and loads of mannequins, decked out in the most stylish offerings of the season.
Kohl's Product Development Associates provide start-to-finish management for all Kohl's private brands, including Sonoma™, Croft & Barrow®, bodysource® and First Moments®.
Which means our Product Developers spend their days as quick-change artists, metamorphosing from designer to brand manager without missing a beat. These versatile Associates are responsible for designing styles, developing technical product specifications, selecting manufacturers, overseeing quality control and helping to craft strong in-store presentation and marketing plans.
From a brand management perspective, these staffers are constantly looking through the eyes of Kohl's customers, making sure we're meeting their expectations for quality, price and styling with every new product offered by a Kohl's brand.
Product Development Associates rely on unparalleled communication and teamwork skills to help them get the job done. Often, this department works with overseas manufacturers and suppliers, requiring a strong awareness of cultural differences and superb listening skills. Good planning know-how is a must-have, as well as a solid sense of style, fashion and color.
Departmental responsibilities include overseeing all private Kohl's brand needs, like:
Who's involved?
Product Development is staffed by talented Associates, including technical designers, merchandise specialists, product development managers and assistants, artists and designers.
