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Designer, Product
Cornerstone Brands
West Chester, OH, United States
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Job Description
Grandin Road, an aspirational home and lifestyle brand, is looking for highly motivated, creative candidates interested in pursuing a career in the product design and development field. Candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the product development process including brainstorming new ideas, color, trend/ product research, and design of new product. This is a hands-on opportunity to see product development from inception of ideas through sample production and product launch in action.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop an understanding of the individual business categories within the organization inclusive of the overall strategy, target customers and consumers.
2. Participate in ideation discussions pertaining to all merchandising categories. Utilize gained knowledge and exposure to contribute to sales growth.
3. Create seasonal trend presentations and theme boards for merchandising.
4. Concept and Design new products/trends for seasonally.
5. Execute assigned projects that have been approved by VP of Merchandising and Director of Design.
6. Present designs to merchants, and VP-Merchandising.
7. Create necessary drawings and materials specifications documents for vendor partners.
8. Review samples on International development trips and tour new vendor facilities.
9. Attend trade shows and explore retailers both domestically and internationally to identify retail, trade and consumer trends and new products
10. Stay current on manufacturing processes and assess applicability to our company's brand classifications under its various business units.
1. Must have strong sketching, and rendering skills.
2. Must be proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator. 3D Modeling is a Plus.
3. Passionate about the home industry and product development.
4. Must have a good eye for color.
5. Good organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
6. 2-3yrs design experience, preferably in home accessories, lighting or furniture, is preferred.