Product Developer & Graphic Designer – Home & Stationery

MINISO USA • West Covina, CA

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About The Position

MINISO USA is seeking a Product Developer & Graphic Designer for the Home & Stationery business. This person will ensure high-quality product development across the following US categories: Home Textiles, Drinkware, Storage, Kitchenware, Fragrance and Stationery. This person will be responsible for initial concept to final production ensuring that the development is translated into product that resonate with our audience. You have a thorough understanding of home & stationery product design-development processes.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software
• Strong sketching ability
• Demonstrated experience in the development and manufacturing of Home, Stationery and seasonal products
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and consumer product safety standards
• Deep understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to the creation of comprehensive tech packs
• Extensive experience in manufacturing processes, with a high proficiency in materials and technical construction
• Overseas travel required
• 5+ years of professional experience in Product Design Development
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of innovative, trend-driven product lines, including sketching with a thorough understanding on final modeling and production
• Lead the product design process from initial creative concepting through to the final production sample review
• Contribute and execute on product design vision
• Bring fresh POV with innovative design concepts
• Ensure all designs maintain MINISO brand quality and align with all characters and storytelling
• Support the team in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the flexibility to take on evolving tasks beyond the core job description as needed
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and technologies, turning them into actionable product concepts
• Manage external partners (vendors), partner with our HQ product development teams and provide feedback on 2D/3D submissions
• Engage with internal and external partners to ensure all deliverables meet established timelines and key milestones
• Route product approvals to the appropriate contacts and provide recommendations to streamline workflows for maximum productivity
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of the team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees