• Create prototypes/mockups that best represent the final manufactured product including cutting, assembling, and embellishing.
• Safely and efficiently use all prototyping tools and materials such as cutting tools, spray mount, glitter, foil applications and various embellishments to develop final product.
• Coordinate with internal Creative, Sales and Product Development team to produce high quality prototypes/mockups efficiently.
• Communicate with internal teams regarding ability to maintain schedules and deadlines.
• Assist with preparing and printing digital files.
• Instruct and lead freelancers.
• Assist in assembly of presentation and trend boards as needed.
• Maintain an organized workspace including personal work area and equipment.
• Daily tracking of project status using Workfront.
• Maintain inventory of prototyping supplies and materials.
• Assist with miscellaneous projects as assigned (assist with shipping, sample archiving, etc.).

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Design or a related field plus 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory position.
• Previous Creative, Art or Crafting background is preferred.
• Superior manual dexterity skills for heavy cutting, assembling, embellishing and finishing.
• Ability to guide and lead freelance staff, including maintaining a pool of skilled freelancers.
• Strong ability to multitask, plan, and manage complex projects with a keen focus on details in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Intermediate level skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Adobe Workfront experience is preferred.
• Practical understanding of printing, manufacturing processes and color management is preferred.

Bachelors with minimum 4 years experience or equivalent relevant work experience.