Graphic Designer, Product Development - Hardlines

Spencer's and Spirit Halloween•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

7d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!” At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all. One Team / One Goal We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible work environment Career advancement Competitive base salary Bonus opportunity Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance 401k with a company match 30% merchandise discount

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, or Fine Arts from an accredited four-year institution
5-8 years of professional design experience, preferably in seasonal décor, giftware, or consumer products
Expert in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with b asic proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Experience visualizing and rendering product concepts, with the ability to think creatively and develop unique, outside-the-box concepts
Ability to think in three dimensions and understand how designs translate to physical products
Experience working with licensed properties and brand guidelines
Strong presentation and communication skills, h ighly organized with excellent attention to detail, and highly e fficient, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic creative environment

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is a plus
Strong illustration skills and the ability to sketch ideas quickly is a plus
Toy industry or consumer product design experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop original design concepts for seasonal and licensed consumer products, signage, décor, plush, dolls, collectibles and novelty items
Create compelling graphics, typography treatments, and product artwork for a wide variety of styles and themes
Conceptualize and visualize products in both 2D and 3D, including sketches, product renderings, and presentation-ready mockups
Research trends, pop culture, and seasonal themes to inspire new product concepts
Build and organize mood boards, inspiration decks, and concept presentations for internal reviews and to guide future development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, buying teams, and licensing partners
Adapt designs to meet brand guidelines and licensed property requirements
Prepare design files/renderings and production-ready artwork suitable for manufacturing
Contribute ideas during creative brainstorming sessions and help shape new product directions