Product Designer - New York, United States - Americanflat

Description

Job Description

Join us at Americanflat—a dynamic growing team on a mission to redefine how you experience art in your living space. We specialize in producing stylish, affordable, and exclusively curated wall art designed by some of the most impressive contemporary artists of today.

We are proud to be a remote-only and globally dispersed workforce – we have colleagues in more than 20 countries We offer a collaborative, highly engaged culture where your ideas are welcome and your voice is heard.

Our Culture

Americanflat Team believes in direct communication, valuing feedback as a tool for growth, and creating a collaborative environment. Our team thrives on unity, mutual support, and a commitment to efficiency. We're not just colleagues; we're a community that embraces bold choices, values diverse perspectives, and operates at a pace that matches our ambitions.

We are now seeking a dynamic and innovative Product Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and crafting visually stunning designs for a range of home decor products, ensuring they align with market trends, brand standards, and customer preferences. This role combines creativity with a strategic approach, aiming to deliver not only aesthetically pleasing designs but also products that align with market demands and cost considerations.

Responsibilities:

• Generate creative and on-trend designs for various home decor categories, such as picture frames, shadow boxes, wall decor, bedding and bath decor, ensuring broad market appeal.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director and cross-functional teams, including Product Development and Merchandising, to align designs with brand standards and meet product needs.
• Drive the complete product development process, overseeing concepts from creation to manufacturing-ready designs, ensuring a seamless transition through each stage.
• Stay informed about market trends and customer preferences, with a focus on key marketplaces like Amazon, Target, and Wayfair.
• Ensure designs strike a balance between aesthetics and cost considerations, meeting quality standards and achieving FOB targets.
• Oversee the creation and evaluation of prototypes, validating and refining design concepts to ensure they meet the envisioned standards.
• Adapt designs based on feedback, evolving market dynamics, and production requirements, ensuring a flexible approach to meet changing needs.
• Analyze market gaps and identify white space opportunities for product innovation.
• Lead and facilitate product brainstorming sessions to generate new product ideas and categories.
• Create visually compelling presentations to effectively communicate design concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and provide necessary design files for prototyping and production purposes.
• Work closely with production teams to sign off on designed products, ensuring alignment with design intent and quality standards.

Requirements :

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in product design, with a proven portfolio featuring notable contributions to home decor product designs.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Design Suite, showcasing the ability to create precise, production-ready design files.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a track record of creating innovative and visually appealing home decor designs that resonate with mass-market audiences.
• In-depth understanding of market trends and customer preferences, particularly within key marketplaces like Amazon, Target, and Wayfair.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, consistently meeting tight deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
• Excellent communication skills to convey design concepts clearly and effectively to cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to align designs with brand image and effectively cater to the target customer demographic.

Personal Attributes:

• Adaptable, resourceful, able to work within and navigate ambiguity
• Prioritization shifting and ability to multitask
• Creative and curious - find a better way
• Strong interpersonal skills - diplomatic, tactful, excitable but balanced
• Friendly and overall helpful behavior
• Passion for problem-solving
• A proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions with an action-oriented point of view ('I intend to")
• Self-motivated and assertive with the ability to hunt down answers and drive solutions autonomously

Perks & Benefits:

One of the greatest advantages of being part of Americanflat is the opportunity to collaborate with exceptionally talented individuals Experience firsthand what it's like to work in a fast-paced, art company.

• 100% Remote Environment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Wellness Days
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Defined Career Path
• Learning and Development Opportunities
  

Americanflat is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The final salary offer may vary based on several factors, including the candidate's specific geographical location and compliance with local salary standards and regulations.