Assistant Gift Designer - Kids

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trending and market analyzation (includes current consumer and competitor research)
• Print/Pattern Design, illustration style geared towards the infant/toddler market
• Graphic Design – strong font skills
• Selecting pantones, fabrics and trims
• Execution of designs with overseas vendors through an outlined sampling and development process
• Approvals for all design and production submits
• Support development team and sales team by preparing necessary visual tools
• Ability to create illustrations and graphics in a variety of styles appropriate for baby and children’s products
• Have an interest in/experience with product design for babies and children- toys, bibs, books, plush, etc.
• Create fun and modern illustrations and designs for printable items
• Develop creative and innovative product designs
• Obtain approvals for artwork, designs, color selections, and separations files
• Correspond with factories about design and color changes for artwork and products
• Update and maintain the product archives and the project tracker as projects progress
• Receive, sort, and check samples for quality and accuracy

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design, Illustration, Graphic Design or related field
• 0-1 years of product design/illustration experience
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (In-Design, Photoshop) with expertise in Adobe Illustrator
• Excellent organization and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain and build relationships with overseas vendors
• High level of creativity paired with strong understanding of the Mud Pie aesthetic
• Understanding of entire design and product development process.
• Be able to work on deadlines and juggle multiple projects at once
• Organization with a dedication to details and final product quality
• Flexibility and a positive attitude under pressure