Creative Designer - DIY

York Wallcoverings; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

York Wallcoverings is seeking a Studio Designer to join the WallPops design team. You will create and execute original designs for production and license artwork from external sources.

You will collaborate with design and product teams to bring new DIY décor products to market. You will leverage expertise in Illustrator and Photoshop, contribute to trend forecasting, and coordinate with manufacturers and sales to develop products for, and presentations to, national accounts.

Qualifications

• Mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop are required.
• Knowledge of AVA software is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Excel is beneficial.
• Experience in the home décor industry or just a passion for all things “home”.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to create new DIY product.
• Manipulates purchased artwork to develop DIY product, including peel-and-stick wallpaper, decals, tiles.
• Work with external teams on exclusive product lines reflecting all brands involved.
• Send licensed decals through licensing process from start to print.
• Aid in trend research and contribute to trend forecasting.
• Modify final projects for printing compatibility.
• Coordinate with manufacturers to ensure product matches and quality.
• Assist with product designs or programs moving through the studio.
• Support team in creating samples and mock-ups.
• Update storyboards and room set images for launches.
• Set up/update SKUs, room sets and packaging with internal teams.
• Develop products and presentations for national accounts meetings.

Skills

Illustrator

Photoshop

AVA software

Acrobat

PowerPoint

Excel

Home décor

Communication

Education

BA in Graphics or surface design

3-4 years’ experience in graphics/surface design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Acrobat

PowerPoint

Excel

Printing knowledge

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Studio Designer will be a member of our WallPops design team, creating DIY décor products. This role is responsible for developing original designs and execute artwork for production, as well as using art and imagery from other sources (licensing opportunities). You will work collaboratively with the design and product teams to then bring our product to market.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Collaborate with team members to create new DIY product
• Manipulates purchased artwork to develop DIY product, including but not limited to, peel and stick wallpaper, decals, floor tile and backsplash tiles, licensed and non-licensed.
• Work directly with external teams to collaborate on exclusive product lines that reflect all brands involved
• Send licensed decals through the entire licensing process from start to print
• Aid in trend research and contribute to trend forecasting across categories
• Modify final projects to be compatible with the printing companies
• Work closely with manufacturers to ensure product matches and quality
• Assist with any product designs or programs moving through the studio
• Support and assist the team in the creation of samples and mock-ups
• Continually facilitate the design team in updating and creating storyboards
• Assist in the update of room set images for upcoming product launches
• Work closely with internal Product Info and Graphic Design teams to set up / update SKUs, room sets and packaging.
• Work with Sales Team to develop products and presentations for national accounts meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

SKILLSET/COMPENTENCIES REQUIREMENTS

• Mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop are required.
• Knowledge of AVA software is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Excel is beneficial.
• Experience in the home décor industry or just a passion for all things “home”.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of printing techniques and protocols are a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 3-4 years’ experience in either graphics and/or surface design, ideally with a combination of both.
• BA in Graphics or surface design.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role is a hybrid role including WFH and in office/plant.