Meijer · 6 days ago
Product Development and Design Assistant
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMeijer is a family company focused on serving people and communities, offering career opportunities centered around leadership and personal growth. The Product Development and Design Assistant will support the Home Textiles team by assisting in the creation and development of Own Brand assortments from concept to production.
Food ProcessingHealth CarePharmaceuticalRetail
Responsibilities
Assist Product Development & Design Manager in research and design for Home Textiles product and artwork trends
Create unique print and pattern artwork across multiple Own Brand product lines
Conduct comprehensive research to continuously identify and analyze market trends, translating these insights into compelling design concepts
Aid in the creation of Style CADs for assortment presentation purposes
Review lab dips, product submits, prototypes and sign-off on artwork strike-offs and handlooms for layout and execution
Assist with the preparation of seasonal presentation boards for milestone meetings
Sketch designs in Illustrator and communicate construction details
Prepare PLM packages and Assortment Line Sheets, update as needed
Maintain organized sample and submit files
Participate in product reviews
Assist in any related communication to cross-functional partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
3-5 years of experience in Apparel Fashion Design or Apparel Product Development
Proficiency Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze, interpret & apply market/ trend info
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Basic industry knowledge of design, garment construction and textiles
Benefits
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Company
Meijer
Meijer is a shopping website for grocery, health, and beauty care.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (59)
2024 (45)
2023 (41)
2022 (33)
2021 (29)
2020 (36)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27M2016-08-04Series Unknown· $7.8M
2015-09-15Series Unknown· $7.2M
2014-10-24Series Unknown· $12M
Leadership Team
Christine (Tina) Dekker
SVP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer
Alondra Munoz
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2026-01-19
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