Senior Merchandise Designer

Catface•Austin, TX

3d•$80,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

At CatFace, we don’t only make merchandise, we are committed to creating consumer products of all categories including toys/collectibles, plush, fashion/apparel, and lifestyle products that engage and support our fanbase of all ages. We are looking for a Senior Merchandise Designer who is experienced with both hardlines and softlines that can bring big ideas and thoughtful execution to our growing products. In this role, you will be responsible for concepting, designing, sculpting 3D and helping develop original consumer products working alongside the Merchandise Manager. Applications without resumes and work examples will not be considered. Portfolios are recommended but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, or similar industry-related discipline.
4-6 years of experience in the Toy or Consumer Products industry
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Solidworks/Rhino/Keyshot)
Proficient in all phases of design process (preliminary, development, production)
Experience with various form factors, consumer products (hardgoods and softgoods).
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely follow-ups and clear communication across all stakeholders.
Comfortable navigating evolving workflows, adapting quickly to feedback, and working in a highly collaborative creative environment.
Proactive, dependable, and committed to quality and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Experience in both art production and consumer products design is a plus.
Experience in packaging design is a plus.
Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools or project tracking software (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, Airtable) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Creative Development & Ideation
Develop original consumer product concepts that align with our content, storylines, and fanbase of all ages.
Pitch ideas and concepts to the Merchandise manager and upper management to incorporate feedback to refine and improve concepts.
Work through design challenges and development restraints, adapting as needed to maintain creative integrity.
Create quick conceptual sketches, fully rendered designs, and 3D sculpts as needed for all projects.
Champion great design in products and be a mentor for junior designers and artists.
Immerse and learn about Catface and its content to ensure all products are authentic and relevant to our stories and Aphmauverse.
Collaboration with Leadership & Development
Work closely with the Merchandise Manager & Director of Merchandise to align on creative direction and concept execution and deadlines.
Actively partner with PD to ensure designs are within cost requirements, manufacturability, and schedules.
Ensure design turnarounds, CMFs 3D files are completed with attention to detail while meeting crucial deadlines.
Project & Timeline
Balance multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all milestones and deadlines met internally, externally, and cross-functionally.
Provide clear updates to leadership on design progresses, challenges, and opportunities.