CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment. 

If you're creative, team-spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as a Design & Development Associate.

A day in the life as an Design & Development Associate...

• Execute all operational aspects of category product management by working with cross-functional departments.
• Manage the life of a sku, from sku creation to in-store launch, to ensure the success of new product launch.
• Based on research and analysis, make recommendations to the Product Merchant and negotiate on behalf of the company with vendors on terms of business, such as initial shipment details, payment terms and quality issues. 
• Central point of contact for issues outside the team’s scope of work involving scheduling, resources, or technical issues for stores and cross-functional departments.
• Gather and synthesize information from partners to make strategic recommendations to Merchant
• Participate in the final decision making process by providing expert recommendations to Merchant regarding seasonal and core product mix for a given department.
• Analyze sales information in order to identify opportunities to increase sales and margins.
• Build and maintain assortment plans and SKU counts.
• Efficiently meet deadlines for the catalog merchandising schedule, including sample management and verifying product information.
• Lead and develop the Merchandising Operations Assistant, and ensure milestones and deadlines are met so new product launches on time.
• Build product style-out presentation sheets and assortment plans.
• Create merchandise presentations and present new and seasonal product in Marketing, eCommerce, as well as store training videos.
• Possess a complete knowledge of all products currently in the assigned product assortment.
• Ownership of categories in class and SKU level sales meetings.

What you’ll bring to the table…  (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities from JD)

• Strong oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization and with global business partners.
• Detail oriented, organized, strong ability to multi-task
• Team Player with a focus on collaboration
• Comfort with working autonomously 
• Self-motivated and a problem solver

We’d love to hear from you if you have… 

• Minimum one year of retail merchandising experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google for Work
• Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum Starting Rate: $58,900.00 Hourly

Up to: $78,050.00 Hourly

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.