Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
· Los Angeles-based Home Décor company is in search of a PRODUCT DESIGNER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN – Categories: Storage Baskets, Small Furniture & Lamps
· To design and develop category products for mass market accounts by initiating and executing new, interesting, innovative product builds
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Work closely with sales, design team, product development, and Account directors to determine product lines for each account
· Actively participate in the brainstorming processes, bringing exciting new ideas to the table
· Communicate directly with factories and in-house sample team to develop new product concepts
· Prepare Bills of Materials to communicate detailed product specifications and builds thoroughly and effectively
· Prepare art direction and communicate this direction to art teams
· Keep up to date on industry trends and market activity
· Comp shop to compare pricing, quality
· Aid in preparing product presentations for Sales Team
· Travel as needed domestically and internationally. Valid passport required
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
· Candidates must have 2-3 years experience in product development/design.
· Candidates must be capable of managing multiple projects at once with tight deadlines in an extremely fast paced work environment.
· Bachelors degree from a 4 year accredited University preferred
· Prior experience in picture framing, interior design, or home décor is a huge plus.
· Must have general awareness of the retail market, pricing, and perceived value
· Must be a motivated self-starter
· Must be able to work both autonomously or in a team setting
· Must have a good eye for sellable art and design
· Proficient in Office Programs (Word, Excel, MS Outlook and etc.)
· Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills