JUNIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER Job at Crystal Art Gallery in Los Angeles

JUNIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER, WALL ART DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN - FRAMED ART, WALL DÉCOR & HOME FURNISHING

JOB SUMMARY:

·         Los Angeles-based Wall Décor company is in search of a JUNIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER, WALL ART DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN (FRAMED ART, WALL DÉCOR, PHOTO FRAMES & HOME FURNISHING)

·         To assist in the design and development of Home Decor product for mass market accounts & private label by initiating and executing new, interesting, innovative product builds

·         This is a great entry level position for anyone looking to learn and grow within the company.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Work closely with Sales, Account Director & Senior Designers to determine product lines for each account

·         Actively participate in the brainstorming processes, bringing customer appropriate new ideas to the development process.

·         Communicate directly and in-house sample team to develop new product concepts and request samples

·         Prepare Bills of Materials to communicate detailed product specifications and builds thoroughly and effectively

·         Work with Senior Designers and be responsible for specific product development tasks as assigned.

·         Set up and mange photo frame face paper library and update boms with correct face paper requirements.

·         Prepare art direction and communicate this direction to art teams

·         Work closely with multiple departments in order to get design projects completed on time

·         Manage and fill out customer product spec & set up sheets.

·         Assist in showroom set up / sending out samples to customers

·         Aid in preparing product presentations & meeting recaps for Sales Team.

·         Keep up to date on industry trends and market activity

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Candidates must be capable of managing multiple projects at once with tight deadlines in an extremely fast paced work environment.

·         Prior experience in picture framing, interior design, or home décor is a huge plus.

·         Must be a motivated self-starter

·         Must be able to work both autonomously or in a team setting

·         Proficient in Office Programs (Word, Excel, MS Outlook and etc.)

·         Must have Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills