Sr Designer, Home Decor & Accessories
American Exchange Group · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
HybridArt & Creative$100k–$120k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the product development process for each season, from initial concept through production, creating cohesive assortments that balance innovation, functionality, and commercial appeal.
- Design and develop products across multiple non-textile home categories including storage and organization, tabletop, disposable dinnerware, decorative home accessories, pet products, and seasonal home décor.
- Interpret and apply each brand's DNA to develop products that strengthen brand identity while meeting customer and market needs.
- Collaborate with the Design Director to develop seasonal color palettes, trend direction, materials, finishes, and key item presentations on a quarterly basis.
- Research consumer trends, emerging materials, global design influences, and competitive products to inspire new product concepts.
- Create concept sketches, CAD renderings, product presentations, technical drawings, and detailed specification packages using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Develop comprehensive tech packs including dimensions, materials, finishes, hardware, construction details, packaging requirements, and testing specifications.
- Partner closely with overseas manufacturers throughout sampling, prototyping, product refinement, and production to ensure design intent, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
- Review prototypes and production samples, providing detailed feedback to factories to ensure products meet design and quality standards.
- Participate in and lead product development meetings, sample reviews, line reviews, and design presentations.
- Maintain product line plans for proprietary, licensed, and private label brands while ensuring adherence to development calendars and key milestones.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Industrial/Product Engineering, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of product design and development experience within home products, hard goods, consumer products, housewares, tabletop, storage and organization, home décor, pet products, or related categories.
- Experience designing multiple non-textile consumer product categories from concept through production.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with experience creating CADs, renderings, technical drawings, and production-ready specification packages.
- Experience with additional 3D design and visualization software such as Blender, SketchUp, Rhino, SolidWorks, or similar programs is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, construction methods, finishes, and product engineering for hard goods.
- Experience working directly with overseas manufacturers throughout product development and production.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple product categories and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across design, merchandising, sourcing, and executive leadership teams.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Tax-free commuter benefits.
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts.