Sr. Designer (Home & Seasonal)

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

20h•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly creative and trend-driven Senior Designer to lead the development of innovative product collections across Home Décor and Seasonal Merchandise, Gifting, and Lifestyle categories. This role is responsible for driving concept creation, product design, trend forecasting, and category strategy while partnering closely with merchandising, sourcing, product development, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate combines strong aesthetic vision with commercial awareness and has experience translating market trends into customer focused products that deliver both style and business results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
4+ years of experience in product design within home décor, seasonal products, gift, or lifestyle categories.
Strong portfolio demonstrating commercial product development and trend-forward design.
Advanced proficiency in: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), CAD tools, Microsoft Office / presentation software
Experience working with global sourcing partners and manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of materials, finishes, textiles, trims, packaging, and product construction.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and able to provide clear direction.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic, deadline driven environment that revolves around multiple product development calendars.
Experience managing multiple categories simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
Highly organized, proactive – a self-starter.
Solution oriented.
Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail.
Resourceful in troubleshooting issues.
Multitasker
A team player

Nice To Haves

Experience with mass retail, specialty retail, private label, or licensing programs.
Background in home décor, tabletop, soft goods, gifting, novelty, or seasonal assortments.
Knowledge of trend forecasting platforms and consumer research tools.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design development for Home and Seasonal product categories from concept through production.
Proficient in drawing/illustration (including character poses, expressions, and turnarounds), design, perspective, and composition.
A solid understanding of 2D to 3D translations.
Create original product concepts, mood boards, color palettes, prints, patterns, assets, and product specifications.
Develop seasonal collections aligned with brand direction, market opportunities, and customer needs.
Ensure design consistency and quality across multiple categories and product lines.
Be the expert in all creative assets to provide accurate PD feedback.
Conduct ongoing research on consumer trends, color direction, materials, lifestyle shifts, and competitive landscape.
Identify emerging opportunities in home décor, gifting, seasonal events, and lifestyle products.
Translate trend insights into commercially viable product strategies.
Partner with merchandising, sourcing, suppliers, manufacturers, business teams, and retail leadership to ensure seamless product execution aligned with design vision, cost objectives, and project timelines.
Collaborate with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners on product refinements, material selection, and production approvals.
Support line reviews, assortment planning, and product presentations.
Prepare design packages including CADs, specifications, colorways, materials, and artwork files.
Review prototypes, samples, and production submissions.
Ensure products meet quality standards, functionality requirements, and cost objectives.
Perform other related duties assigned to support the needs of the team.