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Graphic Designer

Red Zone HR Solutions

Graphic Designer

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our client manufactures toys in Asia and sells to zoos, museums, aquariums, outdoor/adventure retailers, national and state parks, and other tourist-centric attractions.  Their US Headquarters are in Atlanta, GA.

    We are currently assisting them in finding an on-site, energetic, full-time, experienced graphic designer.  This position will work with a team of product developers and sales professionals that value hard work, innovation, and creativity while creating toy designs and packaging.  They are an industry leader with a competitive benefits package.

    OVERVIEW:

    The primary function of this position is to work with factories, product development and sales teams, coordinating details related to product design, packaging, product management, and sales presentations.  This requires experience working in a fast-paced environment, problem solving, perseverance, excellent communication, and organizational skills.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Design, sketch, prototype new plush toy and accessory designs to meet market trend and company scope.
    • Support customization for direct import items.
    • Provide innovative ideas for new product design and set direction for product portfolio
    • Strengthen existing product lines with additional designs
    • Collaborate with Sales Group to create or improve existing and future plush toys and accessories for specific target markets
    • Collaborate with Global Product Design team, including sample making in Asia
    • Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics
    • Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects, running simultaneously with varying levels of complexity and urgency
    • Create packaging components including hangtags and labels
    • Prepare reference file sheets for factories
    • Work closely with Product Development and Sales Teams to create new product and sales presentations
    • Maintain Atlanta showroom samples and archives as needed

    SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

    • WORK 100% ON-SITE AT ATLANTA SHOWROOM: 225 OTTLEY DR. NORTHEAST, ATLANTA, GA
    • Travel to Connecticut several times per year
    • Excellent positive, communication and attention to detail
    • Strong Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft office skills
    • Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
    • Excellent teamwork and individual contributor skills, working collaboratively across all departments with all levels of employees and clients.
    • Bachelor’s degree required
    • 5-7 years product design experience (toy or textile experience preferred)
    • 3+ years product management

    OFFERING:

    • 401K
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance