Design and develop products consistent with seasonal trends and concepts, and customer/business needs for the Kids Decorative Accessories categories.
Requirements
- Proficiency in of 3D modeling software: SolidWorks/ Rhino and Keyshot
- Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Outlook are essential.
- Experience with drafting and ability to quickly review and comment on drawings.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for hard and soft goods.
- Experience with project management tools is a plus: Airtable, PLM, etc.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop products consistent with seasonal trends and concepts, and customer/business needs.
- Own the development process for each product from sketch to approval.
- Design and manage product for the Kids Decorative Accessories categories, including, toys, mobiles, plushies, seasonal decor, storage and organization, wall art, mirrors and functional accessories.
- Support the buying group’s design and development needs.
- Identify key trends, build seasonal concepts, lead design presentations to senior management and ensure all product development deadlines and key calendar dates are met.
- Create design renders, orthographic specs and comment forms that are clear and concise for overseas vendors.
- Correspond with product development internal teams and overseas vendors to develop products.
Other
- Minimum 3 years professional experience in related field required.
- Degree in design or equivalent experience.
- Are passionate about design, style, and decorating.
- Have exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Have an understanding of Kids related products and design considerations.
- Love to work collaboratively in a group and have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute with your team.
- Are a true business owner; comfortable with decision making and calculated risk-taking for the benefit of your business.
- Are driven and motivated by the possibilities ahead.
- Think innovation is critical in a business environment and support others in creative thinking.
- Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details.
- Naturally challenge yourself and others to grow.
- Travel as needed to factories and buying shows domestically and internationally when WSI and governmental agencies deem is safe to do so.
- This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office
- WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
- This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
