Product Design and Development Specialist (NOT A UX Designer Position - Real world products you'd take on a picnic!)

Picnic Time • Moorpark, CA

1d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Design and Development Specialist is responsible for implementing assigned product development initiatives for the Picnic Time family of brands. This is a fun and rewarding position for someone who enjoys using their creativity in a collaborative team environment with a focus on completing complex projects on deadline and on budget. It is an entry-level position with growth potential for someone looking to start a career in product design and development.

Requirements

• Creativity
• Project Management
• Communication Proficiency
• Collaboration Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Positive energy
• Focused and goal-driven
• Minimum of 2 years of product design/development experience in consumer products preferred
• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Google Suite
• Intermediate level Excel/Google Sheets

Responsibilities

• Based on designs produced by a Product Designer, develop new products
• Track product development using timelines from concept to approval of top-of-production samples
• Coordinate the production of prototype samples with suppliers for product development
• Prepare and participate in product development meetings and presentations
• Assist in the creation and updates of Style Guides for each PTFOB brand and for design standards
• Perform research and create proposals for potential product slots and rationale that fit within the budget and the company brand strategy
• Conduct trend research and initiate competitive analysis on selected design concepts.
• Create and initiate surveys and research sessions to gather feedback and empathize with brand demographics
• Create tech packs to illustrate sewing and/or connection details, hardware, measurements, functions, label placement, and Bill of Materials for new items and custom entertainment items
• Create redlines (design revisions) for design modifications and update drawings as needed
• Work with Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure products meet required testing standards
• Other work as assigned

Benefits

• Picnic Time offers company-subsidized health plans through ADP (Aetna, Kaiser, etc.), a 401 (k) plan, paid holidays, and vacation time, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Group dental, vision, life and disability plans are also available.
• actually fun employee events
• the product lending program
• growth library
• employee discounts
• a tuition reimbursement program
• some pretty cool co-workers

What This Job Offers

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