Senior Product Data Taxonomist - Item Data & Classification

at Crate & Barrel in Northbrook, Illinois, United States Job Description We are seeking a Senior Product Data Taxonomist to play a critical role in shaping how product data is structured, classified, and scaled across a large global retail ecosystem. This role will be responsible for defining and maintaining product classification hierarchies and attribute frameworks that power digital commerce, search and navigation, analytics, personalization, and enterprise operational systems across merchandising and supply chain. You will work at the intersection of merchandising, digital experience, data governance, and technology-bringing clarity and consistency to complex product data at global scale. A day in the life of Senior Product Taxonomist… +

Taxonomy Design:

Own and evolve the Enterprise Product Hierarchy and consumer-facing data that drives navigation structure; Rationalize our current categories into a clean, intuitive tree +

Attribute Architecture:

Define the specific data attributes required for each category (e.g., "Sofas" need 'Seat Depth'; "Vases" do not). Ensure these attributes power on-site filtering and search +

Search Optimization:

Partner with the SEO and Site Search teams to ensure our data structure aligns with how customers actually speak and search (e.g., mapping "couch" to "sofa") +

Governance:

Act as the gatekeeper for new categories and attributes, preventing the "attribute bloat" that degrades system performance and user experience What you'll bring to the table… + Strong understanding of product taxonomy, classification systems, and attribute modeling + Hands-on experience working with

PIM , MDM , DAM

, or commerce platforms + Familiarity with data governance principles, metadata management, and data quality practices + Understanding of how product data supports search, SEO , navigation, analytics, and personalization + Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage complex data structures + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Ability to translate business and customer needs into structured data requirements + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners + Comfortable working in large, matrixed, global organizations and leading change We'd love to hear from you if you have… + 5+ years of experience in taxonomy, data modeling, product data, or information architecture + Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Library Science, Data Management, Business, or a related field + Experience working with large-scale product assortments in retail, ecommerce, or CPG environments + Experience with global or multi-brand retail organizations + Familiarity with industry classification standards (e.g., GS1, UNSPSC ) and how they integrate with proprietary taxonomies + Experience supporting AI/ML, search relevance, or personalization use cases through structured product data Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State /

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