Product Designer

BIOWORLD MERCHANDISING•Irving, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bioworld Merchandising is a design and distribution company of licensed and private-label apparel, headwear, and accessories. The Product Designer researches trends, develops concepts, and creates licensed accessories that translate brand stories into innovative and distinctive products. The role uses visual presentation tools to communicate ideas to peers, clients, development partners, and customers, and applies product knowledge and influence to build consensus and bring new styles to market. This is a fashion product design role, not a UX/UI or digital product design position. Applicants without relevant fashion product design experience or a portfolio will not be considered. The Product Designer works with design management, peers, clients, customers, and manufacturing partners to define product goals, ideate concepts, manage products through the product lifecycle, research markets and consumers, respond to feedback, prepare technical packs, review samples, and support presentations. The role operates within a collaborative, multidisciplinary creative culture. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and as needed to meet business goals and objectives. The hybrid flexible schedule is four days in the office and one day working from home once trained. Schedules may vary based on deadlines and projects.

Requirements

A developed and versatile portfolio of graphic and product design.
At least 3 years of experience in design or product development for accessories or apparel.
Experience executing products through product management software (PLM).
Creative, trend-driven approach and customer-focused mindset.
Ability to excel in a highly collaborative environment with different work groups.
Passion for fan culture and pop-culture products.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Can-do, solution-driven attitude; even-keeled and upbeat approach; appetite for continued improvement and learning.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams and Outlook.
Versatility and fluency using Mac and Microsoft products.
Relevant fashion product design experience and a portfolio; applicants without these will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Retail accessories or apparel experience.
Entertainment industry experience.
Degree in Fashion Design or a similar field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Define product goals with design management, peers, clients, customers, and manufacturing partners.
Continuously ideate relevant concepts, communicate design vision, and partner with stakeholders.
Create and manage products within a product lifecycle management (PLM) system.
Research competitive products and key client retailers, in-store and online, and document findings about customers and competitors.
Monitor consumer reviews for design solutions and opportunities.
Track product, licensed, and pop-culture trends, and incorporate relevant trends and timing into concepts and designs.
Address stakeholder feedback and develop design solutions that accommodate its intent while maintaining design integrity.
Develop accurate technical packs and clearly communicate sample expectations.
Review and comment on product samples with vendors, updating specifications and instructions as needed to meet final product expectations.
Support and assist with presentations as needed.