Senior Product Designer

Brand

Description

Summary:

The Senior Product Designer in this role builds key lines through innovative design, targeted development, and strong leadership. They are responsible for the development of product from ideation and concept rendering to prototype and mass production.

This individual is proactive, level-headed, highly organized, can work collaboratively or independently with minimal supervision. They work in partnership with teams across the company and play a critical role in shaping new talent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The senior designer in this position is responsible for:

• Development of new products across all product lines for mass, specialty, and club channels
• Adhering to strict cost targets, margin structures and price point requirements
• Building targeted, compelling product assortments for various customers
• Leading customer presentations and guiding the decision-making process
• Collaborating with sales directors to deliver winning product assortments
• Providing design, art, structural and packaging direction
• Managing the development calendar for multiple high-profile accounts
• Working closely with sourcing partners to find unique, cost-effective components
• Analyzing the competitive landscape to stay ahead of market trends
• Attending trade shows to identify new product sources and emerging trends
• Building strong partnerships with customers and suppliers
• Mentoring and training team members

A successful Product Designer will demonstrate the following:

• Excellent product management skills
• Keen understanding of product life cycle
• Ability to communicate ideas via sketch, digital rendering, and verbal direction
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage timelines and production goals
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Leads by example and enjoys coaching new talent
• Solid work ethic and dependability

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• 10+ years of product design experience in a corporate environment with focus on hard goods, gift product or decor
• Degree in Design, Art, Fashion, or related field
• Must be able to provide portfolio of relevant work

Skills:

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office
• PLM systems
• Web based portals

About Us

About DesignPac Gifts, LLC

DesignPac Gifts, LLC works with retailers to design, assemble and distribute beautifully packaged gourmet food gifts. From gift baskets, towers and more, hundreds of unique gifts are designed each year with customization based on retailer needs. DesignPac creations can currently be found in more than 80 retailers throughout the United States and internationally.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., we seek to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration -- for everyone. This means fostering a culture of inclusion where our team members, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing diversity, and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, makes us a better company.