Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with vendors, and internal team to troubleshoot product outlook, material, construction, and quality challenges
Ensure product integrity by monitoring samples against brand standards for aesthetic outlook, materials and finishes
Ensure designs adhere to licensor requirements, brand guidelines and manufacturing requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision and requirements, as well as to oversee the entire product development lifecycle
Capture high-quality product photos that showcase items in the best context for licensing approval
Design thoughtful lighting setups and select optimal shooting angles to minimize post-production editing
Expertly retouch and enhance images using Adobe Photoshop to accurately visualize and simulate the final manufactured product
Ensure digital assets align with cost-saving initiatives and material specifications
Maintain an organized photography studio and properly care for all equipment
Stay current on emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously elevate photo quality standards

Required Qualifications:

Passionate about design and innovation
Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Digital Media or related field
Preferably 2 years of experience in product design role, preferably within the consumer goods industry
Experience working on licensed products (e.g. branded IP or character licenses), including adherence to licensor style guides and managing licensor approval rounds
Proven experience producing card or packaging artwork, with completed, production-ready design files (not concept work only)
Strong understanding of the printing process, color management, and preparation of print-ready files
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; experience with version control or asset management is a plus
High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple revision rounds and meet downstream deadlines
Excellent English verbal and written communication abilities
Open-minded approach to exploring new design ideas and techniques.

Please apply with full resume and expected salary to People and Culture Department via email [HIDDEN TEXT].

Product Development Designer