Open Road Brands, LLC. · 14 hours ago
Designer
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelOpen Road Brands LLC is seeking a Senior Product Designer to create compelling and visually engaging puzzles and games. The role involves collaborating with various teams to develop designs that meet brand standards and market insights while managing multiple projects efficiently.
GiftHome DecorManufacturingMarketingPrinting
Responsibilities
Work under direction of the Chief Brand + Product Officer and the Art Director to create product specifically in response to collection needs and marketing plans
Work with a creative suite of AI digital tools (ie., Midjourney, Gemini, Nano Banana)
Will be required to assist in the design of packaging when required
Independently develop concepts for the 'puzzle pipeline'
Actively participate in brainstorm sessions, researching the market and develop concepts for consideration
Develop new lines of their own design and produce art artwork for development
Create artwork and specifications in concert with target pricing guidelines
Develop style-board creation specific to marketing and product plan needs
Build understanding of puzzle market and sales results
Qualification
Required
Ability to work within a fast-paced product development process
Must possess excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task
Excellent and demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop /Illustrator and design related software programs required
Ability to visualize, conceptualize and imagine marketable product
Exceptional brainstorming and creative conceptual abilities
Ability to be highly creative and visionary in the artwork generation and product development process
Clear knowledge of AI digital tools (ie., Midjourney, Gemini, Nano Banana)
Exceptional artistic ability and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and other creative software programs
Ability to manipulate licensed artwork for adaptation to three dimensional product
Ability to design to vendor capabilities, manufacturing limitations and development costs
Ability to take initiative, work independently, propose ideas and bring them to life
Exceptional visual communication skills relative to artwork and product requests from multiple sources
Strong collaboration skills
Ability to communicate succinct and effective written directions and specifications for product development
Preferred
College degree preferred in art, design or related field or equivalent
Company
Open Road Brands, LLC.
Open Road Brands is a leading B2B partner for retailers, specializing in innovative home décor and licensed products.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Christopher Hayes
CRO / CMO
Recent News
Missouri Business Alert
2025-06-16
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
2025-01-31
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