Research and Development Associate jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Description

Be a Part of Something Amazing

In between supporting a global sales force (that we call "demonstrators") and creating the world's best stamps, ink, and paper, we carve out a little time for parties, perks, and basking in the glory of an amazing work/life balance.

Sound like something you could get behind? Good. Because we're looking for people just like you - who are good at what they do and are passionate about helping others.

Did We Mention the Perks?

Here are a few of the other perks we offer:

•      A wicked-awesome benefits package (go ahead and compare)
•      A Friday dress code every day of the week (dust off those jeans)
•      Extreme crafting experiences (totally optional, but give it a try)
•      Paid personal time off...like, a lot of it (see "work/life balance" above)
•      Tuition assistance and 401(k) programs (company match, baby!)

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Exemplify Stampin’ Up!’s core values: we care about people first, we act with courage, we better our best, and we own it. 
2. Manage development item setup and product data for assigned product categories. Own the timely and accurate proofing of all publications and deliverables, referencing up-to-date development proofing task ownership.
3. Develop line extensions, product improvements and new products including competitor product analysis and research, SWOT analysis, focus groups, product specs and configurations, product testing and protocols, partnering with other stakeholders, color approvals, etc.
4. Effectively meet product development timelines to ensure product hand-offs are on time and on budget. Support product strategies in daily product panels, ensuring product direction stays on course for overall strategy.
5. Participate and support department/team/company priority projects as assigned.
6. Partner with Supply Chain to ensure smooth collaboration.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent working experience. 
2. Possess strong research/observation skills, be focused, have the ability to multi-task, follow-through, and work within time and budget constraints.
3. High degree of initiative and ability to work both independently and as a member of an agile team to execute team objectives. 
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Critical thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.