Product Designer-Dotcom (Hybrid)

Top North American Home Décor Company is seeking an enthusiastic Product Designer to join our e-commerce business team in this exciting and fast-paced industry! The ideal candidate will have completed a degree program in Product Design or Industrial Design with 5+ years of experience. A background in furniture design and/or home décor products is highly desired. As a Product Designer, you will be a key contributor to custom product development, working with our internal cross-functional teams and overseas suppliers. You will support and add value to our Design, Marketing, and Sales teams as we bring product to market via our online channel partners (Amazon, Wayfair, Overstock, Target.com , among others) and through our brand website, kateandlaurel.com. Purpose and Objectives: - Responsible for the design, development, and introduction of new products that meet the needs of the Uniek business and our consumers. - Responsible for understanding current and future design trends. - Responsible for following the product pathway from concept through sampling. Essential/Specific Duties and Tasks: - Understanding and accountability for developing and participating in the product design for new product introductions, while hitting determined price points and trade profit goals. - Working with Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, and Sourcing to provide requested deliverables for all assigned projects, including hand sketches, digital renderings, and 2D mock-ups. - Product design and development for the following categories that is trend right and meet the needs of channel partners and consumers: Accent Furniture Wall Organization Shelving Mirrors Décor Accents Art Picture Frames - Support designs through relevant trend information. - Continually investigate new product ideas, design features, and attributes to provide Uniek with product distinction and a competitive advantage. - Work directly with the manufacturing staff, sourcing department, and outside suppliers to continue to drive the use of new materials. - Understand a spectrum of materials, construction types, and associated cost drivers. Make informed decisions when specifying materials. - Understand performance measures of new and existing products that include quality, channel placement, sales forecasts vs actual performance, standard cost vs actual cost, and targeted margins. - Performs other duties as assigned. Held Accountable For: - Designing and developing approved new products per project plans and within established budget parameters while achieving margin requirements. - Maintaining a thorough understanding of current and future décor trends. - Works independently on the design of product lines with direction from the e-commerce team and diligently meets or exceeds project timelines...