Product Development & Trend Forecasting Executive Full Time

Department: Product Development / Design / Marketing

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly creative and digitally savvy Trend Research & Creative Strategy Executive to identify emerging consumer, fashion, lifestyle, toy, home, gifting, and social media trends and convert them into actionable product and business opportunities. The candidate will be responsible for creating trend decks, concept presentations, customer proposals, and seasonal forecasting reports that support product development and sales teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesTrend Research & Forecasting

• Monitor global and regional trends across fashion, toys, home décor, gifting, lifestyle, retail, and social media.
• Research emerging consumer behaviors, colors, materials, graphics, themes, and product categories.
• Analyze trend forecasting platforms, competitor activity, retail stores, marketplaces, and social media channels.
• Track seasonal opportunities, holidays, events, and cultural moments relevant to key customers.

Trend Deck & Presentation Development

• Create monthly, quarterly, and seasonal trend presentations.
• Develop visually compelling trend decks with mood boards, color palettes, product inspiration, and market insights.
• Translate trend insights into customer-facing presentations and proposals.
• Prepare concept presentations for buyers and internal teams.

Product & Concept Development Support

• Work closely with Design, Product Development, Sales, and Merchandising teams.
• Recommend new product concepts based on identified trends.
• Support catalog planning and seasonal assortment development.
• Assist in creating storytelling and themes for collections.

Market & Competitor Analysis

• Analyze key retailers, brands, and competitors.
• Identify whitespace opportunities and product gaps.
• Present actionable recommendations backed by market research.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain organized trend libraries and inspiration databases.
• Prepare regular trend reports and business presentations.
• Ensure all trend information is current, relevant, and commercially viable.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent PowerPoint, Canva, and presentation-building skills.
• Strong visual storytelling and design sense.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and emerging digital trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to convert research into commercially relevant product ideas.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Background

• 1–4 years of experience in trend forecasting, product development, design research, merchandising, branding, or marketing.
• Experience in fashion, toys, home décor, gifting, lifestyle, or consumer products preferred.
• Familiarity with WGSN, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, retail trend analysis, and AI research tools is an advantage.

Key Deliverables

• Monthly trend reports.
• Seasonal trend decks (SS, FW, Holiday, Back-to-School, etc.).
• Customer presentations and proposals.
• Product inspiration boards.
• Competitive analysis reports.
• New concept recommendations for product development.