What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer, Product position at Tractor Supply Company?
Overall Job Summary
The Product Designer will independently lead portions of the seasonal product development process for assigned categories within the exclusive brand portfolio. This mid-level role requires applied design knowledge, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and vendor engagement to deliver trend-right and profitable assortments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
Experience: 2-4 years of experience in product development or design
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Certifications: None
Preferred Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
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The Product Designer will independently lead portions of the seasonal product development process for assigned categories within the exclusive brand portfolio. This mid-level role requires applied design knowledge, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and vendor engagement to deliver trend-right and profitable assortments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
- Lead design efforts for specific categories or sub-brands; deliver seasonal trend presentations
- Conduct detailed market research and competitive shopping to inform product direction
- Communicate regularly with factories to develop prototypes and resolve production issues
- Coordinate the full product development lifecycle with internal teams (Design, Tech, QA, Customs)
- Collaborate with buyers and planners on product line planning and strategy
- Analyze sales reports to identify assortment wins and optimization opportunities
- Own packaging development in collaboration with Marketing
- Participate in vendor negotiations and timeline management
- Present product lines and rationale in seasonal review and milestone meetings
Experience: 2-4 years of experience in product development or design
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Certifications: None
Preferred Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and data interpretation
- Strong eye for product and market trends
- Proven ability to manage timelines and cross-functional relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Hybrid / Flexible working conditions
- Travel up to 20%, this will include both domestic & international
- Sitting
- Standing (not walking)
- Walking
- Lifting up to 10 pounds
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
Please visit this link for more specific information about the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you’re applying for.