Associate Product Developer (On-site)
@ Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

Carson, California, United States
On Site
Full-time
Posted 5 days ago

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Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, the company has grown into a global community with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a strong national sales force, and international offices that support its supply chain division.

Job Description

In a time of unprecedented expansion, Lakeshore is seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Product Developer to join its RD&D New Product Development team. This role is responsible for the end-to-end ideation, development, and launch of educational furniture products. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and keen attention to detail to drive quality products.

A typical day includes:

  • Analyzing market trends and sales data to drive product development.
  • End-to-end ideation, development, and launch of educational products.
  • Collaborating with designers, engineers, and overseas teams.
  • Conducting market research and gathering customer insights.
  • Serving as the spokesperson for projects and launch presentations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education.
  • Experience in teaching and/or product development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong detail orientation, organizational skills, and teamwork.
  • Proficiency in analyzing complex problems and providing solutions.
  • Experience with presenting projects to leadership.

Additional Information

Lakeshore offers local market wages for employees in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. New employees typically earn an annual salary between 68,640 and 83,000 based on experience and skillset, with bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, excellent medical/dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company contribution, flexible benefits, on-site preschool, on-site gym, generous employee discounts, and casual dress.

Lakeshore values diversity and inclusion, and selects candidates based on skill and merit. The company is an E-Verify employer.

Key skills/competency

  • Product Development
  • Market Analysis
  • Cross-functional Teamwork
  • Data Analysis
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Educational Products
  • Research
  • Presentation Skills

How to Get Hired at Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Lakeshore's culture: Understand their mission and values.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight product development experience.
  • Showcase data skills: Emphasize analysis and research.
  • Prepare examples: Illustrate cross-functional teamwork successes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review product lifecycle methodologies.
Practice data analysis with market tools.
Learn prototyping software basics.
Update technical skills in design software.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you overcame a deadline.
Explain teamwork under pressure.
Discuss handling cross-functional conflicts.
Share communication strategy for project issues.

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