Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

In this role, the Senior Product Designer (CPG) Consumer Packaged Goods builds key lines through innovative design, targeted development, and strong leadership. They are responsible for developing physical gift products from ideation and concept rendering to prototype and mass production.

This individual is proactive, level-headed, highly organized, can work collaboratively or independently with minimal supervision. They work in partnership with teams across the company and play a critical role in shaping new talent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Gift Designer in this position is responsible for:

• Development of new products across all product lines for mass, specialty, and club channels
• Adhering to strict cost targets, margin structures and price point requirements
• Building targeted, compelling product assortments for various customers
• Leading customer presentations and guiding the decision-making process
• Collaborating with sales directors to deliver winning product assortments
• Providing design, art, structural and packaging direction
• Managing the development calendar for multiple high-profile accounts
• Working closely with sourcing partners to find unique, cost-effective components
• Analyzing the competitive landscape to stay ahead of market trends
• Attending trade shows to identify new product sources and emerging trends
• Building strong partnerships with customers and suppliers
• Mentoring and training team members

A successful Gift Product Designer will demonstrate the following:

• Excellent product management skills
• Keen understanding of product life cycle
• Ability to communicate ideas via sketch, digital rendering, and verbal direction
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage timelines and production goals
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Leads by example and enjoys coaching new talent
• Solid work ethic and dependability

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of product design experience in a corporate environment with focus on hard goods, gift product or décor
• Degree in Design, Art, Fashion, or related field
• Must be able to provide portfolio of relevant work

SKILLS:

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office
• PLM systems
• Web based portals

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION: Travel: Less than 10 percent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Senior Gift Product Designer is regularly required to sit or stand for long periods of time while using a computer. The Senior Gift Product Designer is frequently required to reach, stoop, climb steps and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus pay

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Melrose Park, IL 60160: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Gift/Décor: 2 years (Required)
• Gift Product Development: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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