Product Development Specialist (Retail Products) 18month contract

TJX Canada

At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, HomeSense, and Marshalls, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a(n) Product Development Specialist who will play a key role in shaping TJX Canada’s product development strategy for seasonal trend and general merchandise. In this role, you’ll leverage your market knowledge and home‑merchandise expertise to influence product quality, strengthen vendor partnerships, and support merchants in making high‑impact decisions. You’ll have the opportunity to drive meaningful business outcomes by improving the quality of imports, production, and closeouts across a dynamic assortment. This is a chance to contribute to a fast‑paced, trend‑driven environment where your insights directly influence the products our customers love.

Why Work With Us?

• We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture.

• Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.

• Comprehensive training and development resources designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed.

• Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources.

What You’ll Do:

• Design seasonal trends and general products, developing related sourcing packs that aligns with off price model and merchant objectives

• Researches, analyzes and provides input on market trends for style, color and material selection process for private label brand strategy; attends domestic and international trade shows, competitive shops to keep abreast of product trends and industry best practices

• Monitors in store product to identify additional opportunities

• Participates in competitive shop planning and sample display presentations; leverages information from process to support research on trends and requirements

• Develops strong relationships with merchants and collaborates closely with business partners

About You:

• Minimum three (5) years’ experience in Retail Industry

• Strong sense of fashion and color sense in home trends and product design

• Advanced computer skills in Adobe Creative Suite CC, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Highly advanced understanding of product design, design principles and best-practices; high level of aesthetics vision with an excellent design sense with experience

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to implement and manage details, prioritize, time manage and multi-task with limited supervision and sometimes under time pressure - ability to deliver high quality designs in very short turn-around times

If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a place where every day is a chance to make a difference.

Additional Information: Candidates aged 18 and over will be required to undergo a criminal record check as part of the hiring process.

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

TJX Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Internal TJX Associates must submit their applications via the Jobs Hub in Workday. Direct applications to this job posting will not be accepted.

Address:

60 Standish Court

Location:

CAN Home Office Mississauga ON

Salary Range: $76,$107, /year *This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.