Hardlines Accessories Designer — 2D/3D Concept Artist

Spencer's; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Career advancement

Bonus opportunity

Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 1

401k with company match

30% merchandise discount

Job summary

Spencer's is seeking a talented Product Design Illustrator/Graphic Designer to join the Hardlines team. You will develop licensed and proprietary concepts from concept through final artwork, creating production-ready art for a range of costumes, props, and accessories.

The role emphasizes strong 2D design with a path to production-ready 3D assets, collaboration with design, licensing, and production, and a fast-paced creative environment that values innovation and trend research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Product/Industrial Design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardlines products including, masks, props, weapons, collectables and costume accessories — from concept through final artwork
• Create production ready graphic treatments and product artwork for a wide variety of styles and themes
• Create illustrations, specs, renderings, and clear direction for overseas vendors and licensors to ensure accurate product execution.
• Prepare compelling presentation materials and upload finalized assets into internal systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product Development, Production, and Licensing to drive projects forward
• Conceptualize and visualize products in both 2D and 3D, including sketches, product renderings, and presentation-ready mockups
• Research trends, pop culture, and seasonal themes to inspire new product concepts
• Build and organize mood boards, inspiration decks, and concept presentations for internal reviews and to guide future development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, buying teams, and licensing partners
• Adapt designs to meet brand guidelines and licensed property requirements
• Prepare design files/renderings and production-ready artwork suitable for manufacturing
• Contribute ideas during creative brainstorming sessions and help shape new product directions

Skills

2D concept development

3D modeling

Licensor submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

Production artwork

Mac/PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Product/Industrial Design, or related field

Tools

ZBrush

Substance Painter

MARI

CLO3D/Marvelous Designer

Blender

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Spencer's is seeking a talented Product Design Illustrator/Graphic Designer to join the Hardlines team. You will develop licensed and proprietary concepts from concept through final artwork, creating production-ready art for a range of costumes, props, and accessories.

The role emphasizes strong 2D design with a path to production-ready 3D assets, collaboration with design, licensing, and production, and a fast-paced creative environment that values innovation and trend research.