BigMouth Inc. is looking to solve the problem of creating innovative and trend-driven products that spark joy and captivate customers, by leading the creation of cheeky products from concept to market launch.
Requirements
- Expert in illustration, character development, typography, and layout.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Proven ability to create tech packs and manage licensed product approvals.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (plastics, inflatables, ceramics, textiles)
- Familiarity with AI design tools (e.g., Midjourney, DALL·E) preferred.
- Experience with 3D printing for prototyping and 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Adobe Dimension).
- Comfort with shared file environments (e.g., Figma, SharePoint, Drive)
Responsibilities
- Create trend-driven product concepts per season for novelty and licensed categories, leveraging themes across multiple channels.
- Lead end-to-end development, delivering tech packs with precise specs, dielines, materials, and construction details.
- Oversee prototyping and sample reviews, identifying issues to meet specs, safety, compliance, cost, and margin targets.
- Partner with Packaging, Marketing, and overseas vendors to deliver projects on time.
- Stay ahead of trends via tradeshows, competitive analysis, and social media to inform innovative designs.
- Collaborate with Product Manager and Operations to meet cost/margin goals.
- Manage overseas factory communications, timelines, costs, and quality reviews.
Other
- 8–12 years of experience in product design (novelty, toys, seasonal, consumer goods preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience (10+ years).
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management for remote work.
- Positive attitude, receptive to feedback, and adept at multitasking under deadlines.
- Occasional domestic/international travel for vendor visits or tradeshows.
