Our client is seeking a creative and commercially minded Senior Designer to lead Hard Home product development from concept through production.  This role is responsible for identifying emerging trends, creating compelling product assortments, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative home products to market.  The ideal candidate combines strong trend instincts with deep product development expertise and is comfortable designing across multiple consumer segments, retail channels, and aesthetic points of view.  This individual will play a key role in shaping product strategy while collaborating with customers, internal partners, and global sourcing teams throughout the development process.  Should bring experience working for a vendor or designing for a large volume retailer.  Will need to show a portfolio to support work.

• This is a hybrid work schedule with 3-4 days in the NY office.  
• The salary range is $120,000 - $135,000.

Responsibilities:
Trend Research & Concept Development

• Identify and translate emerging market, lifestyle, color, material, and design trends into relevant product concepts.
• Develop seasonal trend presentations, mood boards, concept decks, and assortment direction.
• Create product strategies that balance fashion, innovation, functionality, and commercial viability.
• Adapt design direction to meet the unique positioning and objectives of various retail and consumer audiences.

Product Design & Development

• Design across multiple Hard Home categories, including tabletop, decorative accessories, lighting, storage solutions, wall décor, seasonal products, and related home categories.
• Develop line plans, CAD artwork, presentation materials, and product specifications.
• Create detailed tech packs, ensuring accuracy of construction details, materials, finishes, dimensions, and packaging requirements.
• Partner with product development, technical design, sourcing, and vendor teams to ensure manufacturability and cost objectives are achieved.

Product Execution

• Manage product development from initial concept through sampling, approvals, and production.
• Evaluate prototypes and production samples, providing clear, actionable feedback throughout the development process.
• Monitor timelines and key milestones to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Collaborate with factories and sourcing partners to maintain design integrity while meeting business objectives.

Customer Collaboration & Presentation

• Present trend concepts, assortment strategies, and product developments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with retail and business partners, serving as a key design resource throughout the product creation process.
• Effectively communicate design rationale and product recommendations to support customer needs and business growth.
• Participate in line reviews, customer presentations, and strategic planning meetings.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Hard Home product design.
• Background within private label, wholesale, sourcing, manufacturing, or consumer products organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated success designing products for a variety of retail channels and consumer segments.
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, construction methods, costing, packaging, and global manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to create comprehensive technical packages and product specifications.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experience with AI and 3D design tools is a plus.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong trend awareness and a passion for translating design inspiration into commercially successful products.
• Ability to balance creativity with business strategy and customer requirements.
• Confidence presenting ideas to senior stakeholders, customers, and partners.
• A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach with strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with the flexibility to work across diverse product categories, customer needs, and timelines.???????

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

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