Our client in the housewares manufacturing industry is looking for a Junior Designer focused on character licensed products to support the development of trend-driven, retail-ready collections.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and develop character licensed products across housewares categories including kitchen textiles, housewares, baby, pet and health & beauty.
• Adapt licensed artwork and style guides to various product formats while maintaining brand integrity
• Create presentation boards, mockups, and production-ready artwork files
• Prepare detailed tech packs for overseas manufacturing
• Partner with product development and sourcing teams to ensure quality and cost targets are met
• Research trends in character licensing, color, graphics, and retail assortments
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ensure all designs align with retail price points and licensing guidelines
Qualifications & Requirements:
• 1–3 years of experience in product design, graphic design, or licensed consumer products (internship experience considered)
• Experience working with character licensed brands and following style guides
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop required)
• Understanding of print production, repeats, and graphic layouts for consumer goods
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial viability
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Textile Design, Industrial Design, or related field preferred
Please submit your resume for consideration.
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