Costume Designer

About the role

This legendary company has entertained, informed and inspired people around the world for over 90 years. Named one of Forbes top companies to work for year over year, this is where dreams really do come true. Whether you’re looking to create, support business growth and development, work behind-the-scenes on your favorite TV shows or upcoming movies, or anything in-between, this is your opportunity to start the next chapter of your career story and help create the exhilarating experiences this company is known for worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Concept, design, sketch, and prototype consumer-centric product lines, incorporating 2D graphics and 3D modeling to deliver market-leading innovation and exceptional value.
• Manage product and packaging approvals through digital systems and collaborative reviews, ensuring adherence to high quality standards in character execution, storytelling, color, material, form, and function while optimizing profitability.
• Develop and design product mock-ups, creative presentations, point-of-view boards, activation kits, and retail pitch decks.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional internal teams and external partners throughout the product design and approval process.
• Monitor industry competitors, product innovations, and market dynamics to inform design strategies.
• Conduct seasonal trend research by product category.
• Oversee the entire product design and development lifecycle, from initial concept through final production stages.
• Lead and guide product approvals, providing creative direction, managing revisions, and delivering detailed feedback to external partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and internal teams, overseeing all creative aspects of product development.
• Support the onboarding process for new partners.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in costume, fashion, apparel, or consumer product design and development.
• Solid understanding of hardlines and softlines categories, including raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, and manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in product prototyping and a strong grasp of the manufacturing process, including sculpting, tooling, paint master techniques, materials, and mechanisms.
• Strong product design skills, encompassing 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, and fabric/trim identification.
• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in computer software such as MS Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Fashion design, Costume Design, Toy Design, Industrial Design) or equivalent professional experience.

Qualifications

• Passion for storytelling and diverse creative properties.
• Experience with product design specifically within themed costumes and other softline adjacent products, including packaging and product exposure.
• Familiarity with the full product lifecycle, including comprehensive product approval processes.
• Experience collaborating with external partners and vendors for feedback, reviews, and approvals.
• Strong visual and written communication skills, with advanced Adobe Illustrator proficiency for creating overlays and detailed design revisions.
• Solid negotiating skills.
• Background in footwear or molded goods design.

Skills

• Expertise in 3D product design and technical design.
• Strong product design skills, including sketching and creative application of art.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in computer software such as MS Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong visual and written communication skills.
• Advanced Adobe Illustrator proficiency for creating overlays and detailed design revisions.
• Solid negotiating skills.
• Background in footwear or molded goods design.

Benefits

Aquent Talent offers a range of benefits including subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Additionally, we provide free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. For more information on our awesome benefits, visit here.

Pay

Minimum Pay (per hour): $54.00
Maximum Pay (per hour): $60.95

Schedule

Full-time