Associate Designer, Cook & Dine

Earthbound Brands • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Earthbound is hiring an early-career Associate Designer to support the design and development of kitchen and home products for multiple Walmart private label home brands. The role focuses on cookware, bakeware, decorative kitchenware, GCLH (Garment, Closet, Laundry & Hangers), and luggage, with the possibility of supporting kitchen textiles and other home categories as needed. The position combines design execution with supplier support, helping carry projects from concept through supplier development to finished product.

Approximately 60% of the role is devoted to design execution, including concept sketches, product and decoration artwork, CADs, trend boards, spec sheets, and presentation decks. Approximately 40% involves supplier support, including preparing design packages, tracking samples, documenting feedback, and participating in design reviews alongside senior designers. The position reports to the Senior Designer.

The role is based in Earthbound’s Flatiron District office in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule: in office Monday through Wednesday and remote Thursday and Friday. Occasional travel to Bentonville, supplier factories, and trade shows is required. The salary range is $60,000–$70,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Ceramics, Surface or Textile Design, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in product or surface design.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills.
• Basic understanding of hard kitchen materials and decoration methods, such as ceramics, glass, plastics, metal, decals, glazes, and printing, or a strong eagerness to learn them.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Bentonville, supplier factories, and trade shows.
• Strong communication skills, including explaining design thinking and responding constructively to feedback.
• Organization and attention to detail in managing files, samples, and follow-ups.
• Proactive, curious approach and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt as priorities shift.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in housewares, tabletop, or home.
• Interest in or exposure to kitchen textiles.
• Proficiency in InDesign.
• 3D modeling and rendering skills using Rhino, SolidWorks, or KeyShot.

Responsibilities

• Create concepts, sketches, product artwork, and decoration artwork for cookware, bakeware, GCLH, and luggage under the direction of senior designers.
• Turn approved concepts into production-ready CADs, artwork, color callouts, spec sheets, and supplier tech packs.
• Prepare supplier design packages, provide design direction, and track renderings, strike-offs, and samples through each round.
• Participate in sample and design reviews, take notes, and help prepare redlines and supplier feedback.
• Partner with the Product Development team in Bentonville to keep briefs, files, and timelines organized and current.
• Attend alignment meetings and line reviews with the Walmart team, help build presentation decks, and present work as experience grows.
• Research trends, competitors, materials, and decoration techniques; develop trend and mood boards to inform seasonal direction.
• Help maintain brand continuity across multiple Walmart private label home brands, including coordination with kitchen textiles.
• Support kitchen textiles and other home categories as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level