Our client, a NYC consumer goods company, creates blockbuster products targeted at millennials—and everyone else—that blend stylish form with clever functionality: think electronics, home goods, personal care, lifestyle accessories, etc and note, they are sold in thousands of stores and websites around the world.
Who You Are- a creator, a designer, a big thinker and a doer!
- 3+ years of experience in product design role at a tech, product or design-driven company- You define yourself as an ideator and understands what your retailer wants you to conceptualize. MUST have experience with HARD GOODS.
- Strong in both visual design and user experience
- Comfortable collaborating on product requirements
- User-centered, you keep the conversation focused around the users needs, motivations, pain points, feedback, etc.
- You are hungry for more information to improve your understanding of the user
- Data curious, experience using data to drive decisions a plus
- Good communication skills, able to articulate design work, process, and decisions to cross-functional stakeholders
- Iterative and open-minded, willing to receive feedback to produce the best work possible
Responsibilities
- Understand desires of client and create attractive & innovative new products
- Work closely with product managers and other teams (sales and marketing) to establish plan for product release
- Acknowledge budget and make plans in order to follow financial guidelines
- Create product prototypes prior to creating final product
- Adjust approach towards designs based on feedback provided
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 - 5 years experience in product design or related field
- Great communication skills to be able to articulate your concepts, vision and decision-making.
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a fast growing environment.
- Strong eye for detail.
- Great organizational skills.
- Portfolio of work
- Proficient in Microsoft Office