Spirit Halloween · 1 month ago
Designer - Hardlines
US-NJ-Egg Harbor Township
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expSpirit Halloween is focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to their mission of making fun experiences. The Designer will play a key role in creating innovative products across the Hardlines Décor category, collaborating with various teams to ensure project success.
Retail
Responsibilities
Design and develop hardlines décor products, including animatronics, masks, props, weapons, and Halloween home décor—from concept through final artwork
Create illustrations, specs, renderings, and clear direction for overseas vendors and licensors to ensure accurate product execution
Prepare compelling presentation materials and upload finalized assets into internal systems
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product Development, Production, and Licensing to drive projects forward
Maintain organized project files, reference libraries, and sample submissions for licensor approvals
Support and participate in conceptual development, trend exploration, and product ideation
Apply feedback to refine designs, enhance product quality, and elevate category storytelling
Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously and help ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, or Costume Design, with 5–7 years of related experience
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office; experience with 3D software (ZBrush, Rhino) is a plus
Strong drawing skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to deliver creative solutions in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the industry
Passionate about Halloween and well-versed in current pop culture trends
Self-starter with strong conceptual thinking and the ability to follow direction while contributing original ideas
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Career advancement
Competitive base salary
Bonus opportunity
Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
401k with a company match
30% merchandise discount
Company
Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween is an seasonal Halloween retailer
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-08-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Holly Rawlinson
GM Partnerships, Licensing and Wholesale, Spirit Halloween and Spencer Gifts
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