Junior Product Designer

TOPS products • Laguna Hills, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is located in our office in Laguna, CA. U Brands is a California based company obsessed with bringing design, innovation, and productivity together. We know that people don’t just work from the office anymore, sometimes it's the kitchen table or even that coffee shop with the really good lattes, and we need tools that will help keep us inspired anywhere our work takes us. We are driven to creating those tools, making useful products that are versatile and elegant. The Junior Product Graphic Designer is an entry-level role that supports the design team in creating product illustrations, mockups, and surface art. This individual assists other designers by developing unique patterns, assets, and color palettes that are applied to products, researching design and color trends, and helping produce physical product mockups. This is a hands-on, collaborative role ideal for a designer with an illustration background who is eager to grow within a fast-paced product design team.

Requirements

• Degree in illustration, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent training.
• No professional experience required; this is an entry-level position.
• Strong understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Illustrator.
• An illustration background with strong skills in illustration, pattern, and surface design.
• Demonstrated craftsmanship and precision in hands-on model making, including skill and comfort using a utility blade.
• A strong eye for color, composition, and detail.
• Ability to take direction, collaborate, and manage time across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A portfolio showcasing illustration, pattern, or surface design work.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI generation tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create product illustrations and digital mockups to support new product development.
• Design original surface art, patterns, and repeatable assets that can be applied across product lines.
• Develop and curate color palettes for products and collections.
• Research design, color, and consumer trends to inform new artwork and concepts.
• Assist mid-level and senior designers by preparing production-ready artwork and design assets.
• Build physical product mockups and prototypes by hand, demonstrating precise craftsmanship with a utility blade and other tools.
• Organize and maintain design files, assets, and pattern libraries.
• Incorporate feedback and iterate on designs to meet brand and product standards.
• Support the broader design team across projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed