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About the Role

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is seeking an individual to lead the development and execution of the retail product innovation pipeline. This role involves analyzing market trends, identifying new product opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to market across multiple categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the retail product innovation pipeline across multiple categories including drinkware, apparel, seasonal, toys, accessories, and other retail merchandise.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, guest feedback, and industry insights to identify new product opportunities and support revenue growth through innovative product solutions.
• Build and maintain a product development pipeline aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and category growth opportunities.
• Create and direct product designs including CADs, renders, technical drawings, and detailed tech packs including material specifications, sketches, measurements, and manufacturing requirements as needed.
• Manage product development calendars, project timelines, and commercialization milestones to ensure products are delivered on time and aligned with launch objectives.
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional alignment with Category Management, Marketing, Partnerships, Legal, Translations, Store Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and external partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with vendors and manufacturing partners to develop, track, review, and approve projects through the entire product development process, including sample reviews and approvals.
• Act as the subject matter expert for retail products across both hard goods and soft goods categories, providing guidance and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Develop packaging specifications and oversee packaging execution to ensure brand standards, creative requirements, technical specifications, and approval processes are met.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify customer needs, emerging trends, white-space opportunities, and innovation platforms that support future growth.
• Review cost analyses, assess product profitability, and make recommendations to balance innovation, quality, cost targets, and commercial objectives.
• Track product performance post-launch and leverage insights to identify opportunities for product improvements, line extensions, and future innovation.
• Oversee sample management including tracking, storage, organization, and preparation for presentations, customer meetings, and executive reviews.
• Act as an advocate for the customer by placing consumer needs and brand experience at the forefront of product design and decision-making.
• Present product concepts, innovation opportunities, and pipeline recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process efficiencies, resolving development challenges, and improving speed-to-market.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to junior team members and cross-functional partners as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a product development role, preferably in apparel, drinkware, accessories, homewares, or consumer products.
• University or college degree or commensurate experience; background in fashion design, industrial design, product design, or related field preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude and deep product knowledge across both soft goods and hard goods categories.
• Proficiency in design software including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop required; experience with CAD, 3D rendering, and product visualization software preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience managing product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, manufacturing, sourcing, packaging, and retail environments.
• Excellent organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management skills, coupled with strong follow-up capabilities.
• Ability to effectively lead and influence cross-functional teams while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient knowledge of technical specifications, construction methods, materials, and product development requirements.
• Sharp eye for detail, design, style, and consumer trends.
• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven.
• Strong analytical abilities combined with creativity in problem-solving and innovation.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong time management skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of market trends, product opportunities, and innovation processes.

Skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• CAD
• 3D rendering
• Product visualization software
• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Product development
• Manufacturing
• Sourcing
• Packaging
• Retail environments
• Project management
• Cross-functional team leadership
• Communication
• Presentation
• Interpersonal skills
• Technical specifications
• Construction methods
• Materials
• Market trends analysis
• Problem-solving
• Innovation

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 5-7 years

Education Level

• University or college degree or commensurate experience
• Fashion design background preferred
• Industrial design background preferred
• Product design background preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $105,000 - $130,000 CAD
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus plan
• May be eligible for equity grants

Benefits

• Comprehensive global paid parental leave program
• Free telemedicine
• Mental wellness support

About the Company

• Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.
• RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®.
• These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades.
• Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
• RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support.
• Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Equal Opportunity

• Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
• RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
• Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.