Product Design Director manages and coordinates design, development, and enhancement of new and existing products/product lines. Evaluates and ensures design feasibility and design optimization. Being a Product Design Director assists in the determination of project milestones and timelines. Ensures team meets project milestones and completes projects within the established timeline. Additionally, Product Design Director evaluates issues, provides resolution, and communicates to management. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Product Design Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Product Design Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
At Sullivans, we believe that home is not just a place, but a feeling. With over 50 years of leading the home décor and gift industry, we craft our products with a vision to make every home feel special.
We are in search of a Product Designer to join our innovative team - someone who can collaborate and create artwork for Seasonal and Everyday products. The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation and oversight of unique giftware design items in the competitive areas of home decor. Artwork is created under the direction of the Development Manager as part of the Product Development Team.
Location: While the ideal arrangement involves on-site work, we are open to considering remote work options for candidates who demonstrate the necessary qualifications and suitability for the role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Create digital artwork of Seasonal & Everyday products designed.
2. Create and manage a library of digital artwork of Seasonal & Everyday products.
3. Create sales presentations and lookbooks of digital artwork.
4. Trend Research: Keeping a finger on the pulse of industry trends is essential. Your experience in trend research will enable you to anticipate market demands and integrate the latest design elements into our products.
5. From brainstorming sessions to sketching out initial ideas, you will play a key role in conceptualizing innovative product designs that resonate with our target audience.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Required Skills and Abilities
2. Required Knowledge
3. Education and Experience
BA/Graphic Design Certification or equivalent combination of education and experienceSullivans embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status.
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