• Collaborate with the creative team to design craft products that align with market trends and consumer needs.
• Prepare accurate digital art files and product specifications.
• Design packaging for various craft brands and prepare files for print.
• Research and track trends, colors, and materials to inform craft product designs.
• Design and proof artwork, planograms, and pre-production samples for various brand collections.
• Develop prototypes and sales materials, including PowerPoint presentations, sell sheets, and samples.
• Communicate with internal and external partners to ensure product success.
• Maintain up-to-date trend reviews and propose process improvements.
• Take initiative to present new ideas for trends and innovations specific to brands of craft products.
• Support projects as assigned.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic art, product design, or a related field or equivalent level of on-the-job training.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience including demonstrated design skills and a strong portfolio of work.
• Experience in the craft industry or with other related products is a plus.
• Familiarity with consumer preferences in mass and eCommerce retail, craft familiarity a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills.
• Strong illustrative abilities with an eye for trends and patterns.
• Strong packaging design skills needed.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.