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Surya · 3 hours ago

Designer I

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Surya is seeking a product designer to produce refined designs of decorative accessories, mirrors, textiles, furniture, and lighting. This role involves overseeing the product development cycle and communicating with factories to create harmonious designs within collections.

Consumer GoodsHome DecorHome Renovation

Responsibilities

Communicate and coordinate product design and development from initial concept, via drawings, marked up photos, E-mails, and overnight delivery packages to agents and manufacturers

Obtain merchandise samples from factories and receive price quotes

Follow progress of product, critiquing samples and providing solutions for improving the designs

Examine final outcomes and approve for production or modification of merchandise

Analyze market trends to determine 'taste level' for color and style of potential products and establish how the merchandise will acclimate with existing items

Generate additional merchandise sales by supporting Sales team concerning type of products being marketed

Travel to out-of-state Markets and overseas factories is required

Qualification

Adobe productsSOLIDWORKS CADInDesignSketchUpAI product developmentColor theoryCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

On-line portfolio

Desire to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary role

Bachelor's Degree in Design related field of study

2 to 4 years Design related business experience

Proficiency required in the following software capabilities: Adobe products, SOLIDWORKS CAD or equivalent, InDesign And SketchUp with willingness to learn new software as needs arise

AI product development experience

Sketchbooks and Hand Drafting Tools may also be used

Fluent in Pantone and ARS color systems

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively with colleagues and peers

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands feel or handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

The employee is occasionally required to walk

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus

Requires lifting, moving and placing heavy objects in the showrooms

In the performance of the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate using telephone and e-mail

Frequent use of desktop and laptop computer systems is also required