Product Designer

Unique Industries, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. It offers benefits associated with larger corporations while emphasizing a family-oriented, team-focused workplace, with management involved in day-to-day operations and company picnics and holiday luncheons. The Product Designer works in the Philadelphia Corporate office and designs and develops new product lines, as well as ideas and concepts for new products, programs, planograms, and displays.

Requirements

Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite software.
Strong internet and email skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas, facts, and recommendations.
Experience using major private-label style guides.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year art college or university.
At least 4 years of related experience and/or training.

Nice To Haves

A good understanding of offset and flexographic printing processes.
5 or more years of related experience and/or training.
Previous design experience in party goods, tableware, favors, activities, wearables, toys, stationery, décor, gifts, and/or activity products.

Responsibilities

Design and illustrate new product lines.
Develop and implement new product ideas.
Develop artwork purchased or licensed from outside artists.
Design generic or private-label ensembles with minimal supervision.
Prepare art files in four to six colors, including four-color process and spot color, for handoff to the production team for final artwork production.
Assist with mock-ups when necessary.
Stay current with design trends in the marketplace within the party category and related fields.
Keep product die-line files up to date with revised sizes and new additions.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.