Product Designer - USA

Americanflat - Savannah, GA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Savannah, GA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Product Designer at Americanflat will play a crucial role in conceptualizing and crafting visually stunning designs for a variety of home decor products. This position requires a blend of creativity and strategic thinking to ensure that designs not only appeal aesthetically but also align with market trends and cost considerations. The designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the product development process from concept to production, ensuring that all designs meet brand standards and customer preferences.

Responsibilities

• Generate creative and on-trend designs for various home decor categories, such as picture frames, shadow boxes, wall decor, bedding and bath decor, ensuring broad market appeal.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director and cross-functional teams, including Product Development and Merchandising, to align designs with brand standards and meet product needs.
• Drive the complete product development process, overseeing concepts from creation to manufacturing-ready designs, ensuring a seamless transition through each stage.
• Stay informed about market trends and customer preferences, with a focus on key marketplaces like Amazon, Target, and Wayfair.
• Ensure designs strike a balance between aesthetics and cost considerations, meeting quality standards and achieving FOB targets.
• Oversee the creation and evaluation of prototypes, validating and refining design concepts to ensure they meet the envisioned standards.
• Adapt designs based on feedback, evolving market dynamics, and production requirements, ensuring a flexible approach to meet changing needs.
• Analyze market gaps and identify white space opportunities for product innovation.
• Lead and facilitate product brainstorming sessions to generate new product ideas and categories.
• Create visually compelling presentations to effectively communicate design concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and provide necessary design files for prototyping and production purposes.
• Work closely with production teams to sign off on designed products, ensuring alignment with design intent and quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in product design, with a proven portfolio featuring notable contributions to home decor product designs.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Design Suite, showcasing the ability to create precise, production-ready design files.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a track record of creating innovative and visually appealing home decor designs that resonate with mass-market audiences.
• In-depth understanding of market trends and customer preferences, particularly within key marketplaces like Amazon, Target, and Wayfair.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, consistently meeting tight deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
• Excellent communication skills to convey design concepts clearly and effectively to cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to align designs with brand image and effectively cater to the target customer demographic.

Nice-to-haves

• Adaptable, resourceful, able to work within and navigate ambiguity
• Prioritization shifting and ability to multitask
• Creative and curious - find a better way
• Strong interpersonal skills - diplomatic, tactful, excitable but balanced
• Friendly and overall helpful behavior
• Passion for problem-solving
• A proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions with an action-oriented point of view (‘I intend to’)
• Self-motivated and assertive with the ability to hunt down answers and drive solutions autonomously

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wellness Days
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Defined Career Path
• Learning and Development Opportunities