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Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) · 2 days ago

Product Designer

Starkville, MS

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is seeking a Product Designer who is passionate and creative. The role involves developing innovative products and packaging for CURiO Brands, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring that designs meet safety and usability goals.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Design Manager and team, along with Brand to research and concept new product ideas

Develop mood boards for new product collections and product formats

Push creative boundaries to drive great design and strong innovation

Proactively research market trends and innovation opportunities

Work with vendors to source and develop new techniques and manufacturing capabilities

Prepare creative presentations and present concepts to internal brand team and external customers

Demonstrate systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types

Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refine designs across selected product assortment

Create 3D renderings, recommend dimensions, and determine materials for product and packaging

Communicate with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contribute problem-solving ideas throughout the development process

Participate in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability. Organize and label incoming samples and approved counters

Attend weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed

Work closely with Brand, Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Finance, and Sales to ensure development is on track to meet project goals, design intent and timeline

Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with vendors, colleagues, and others, maintaining them over time to produce successful results for the design team

Request price quotes and work with vendors to ensure target costs are achieved

Work closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contribute to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives

Work with the production artist for execution of final printable files

Work closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships

Work closely with print vendors to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attend press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards

Cut and mock-up packaging/ product samples to support marketing team with photoshoot and sample needs

Provide design specifics and photos of development samples for specification documents

You exemplify CURiO Cornerstones and strive for personal leadership in your role

You collaborate across teams and maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative workplace environment

You take ownership of your professional development by seeking learning opportunities and staying current in your field

You manage your time effectively and work with others to contribute to team and company goals

You follow all safety guidelines, report concerns promptly, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace

You understand that success in your role could include occasional extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines and that periodically, you may be asked to perform other duties not included in your role description

Qualification

Bachelor of Fine ArtsProduct design experienceAdobe CSSurface design skills3D printer experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree; emphasis in graphic or industrial design or equivalent work experience

Two years' experience in product or packaging development or design

Brings passion for the creative work and brand storytelling

Strong knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design

Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously

Proficient in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Surface design and illustration skills

3D printer experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)

Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)

Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D

401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date