### Job description
Hard Goods Designer | Home Dcor, Tabletop & Bath Accessories
We are seeking an experienced Hard Goods Designer to develop innovative and trend-right products across home dcor, tabletop, bath accessories, storage, and kitchenware categories. The ideal candidate will possess robust design, color, and product development skills, with firsthand experience creating products in ceramics, resin, plastic, metal, and mixed materials.
The position is based in our North Bergen, New Jersey Office - Monday to Thursday. Friday is a work-from-home day.
Please see our categories: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TQUtAvs6GDBumMLQc30hdr0hCOaIasq1/view
We offer:
A business casual work environment, FREE on-site gym, complimentary shuttle service from Secaucus train station.
Health, Vision & Dental Benefits, Flexible Spending, Transit, and 401K plan.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop hard goods collections from concept through production.
Create renderings, technical drawings, specifications, and tech packs.
Develop trend-right color palettes, finishes, graphics, and product details.
Collaborate with sourcing, merchandising, product development, and overseas vendors.
Review prototypes and production samples to ensure quality and design integrity.
Research market trends, materials, and competitive products.
Ideal Background
Home Dcor, Housewares, Tabletop, Bathroom Accessories, Kitchenware, Storage & Organization, Giftware, and Decorative Accessories.
Required Software Skills
NedGraphics (advanced proficiency)
Rhino (3D modeling and product development)
Adobe Illustrator (advanced)
Adobe Photoshop (advanced)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in industrial design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Textile Design, VisualCommunications, or related field.
Minimum 5+ years of experience designing consumer hard goods products.
Experience designing ceramic/wood toothbrush holders, tissue box covers, decorative trays, dinnerware, plates, bowls, mugs, cups, storage and organization products, and bath accessories.
"Please include a portfolio with your application."
\*Salary DOE
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply for this position regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.