Product Designer

The Paper Store; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paper Store in Acton, MA is seeking a design-forward professional to create original artwork, patterns, graphics, and product concepts across multiple categories.

You will develop seasonal collections, mood boards, color palettes, and trend presentations, research consumer trends, and partner with Buying, Merchandising, and Marketing to bring concepts to market while meeting timelines and maintaining brand standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product design, graphic design, surface design, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing original creative work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of color, pattern, trend research, and commercial design principles.
• Excellent creative, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to serving as a TPS brand ambassador.

Responsibilities

• Create original artwork, patterns, graphics, and product concepts across multiple product categories.
• Develop seasonal collections, mood boards, color palettes, and trend presentations.
• Research fashion, lifestyle, retail, and consumer trends to inspire new product ideas.
• Partner with Buying, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to bring concepts to market.
• Prepare production-ready artwork and design assets.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting timelines and quality standards.
• Present concepts and incorporate feedback throughout the development process.

Skills

Product design

Graphic design

Surface design

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Color theory

Trend research

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand ambassador

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

What You'll Do

• Create original artwork, patterns, graphics, and product concepts across multiple product categories.
• Develop seasonal collections, mood boards, color palettes, and trend presentations.
• Research fashion, lifestyle, retail, and consumer trends to inspire new product ideas.
• Partner with Buying, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to bring concepts to market.
• Prepare production-ready artwork and design assets.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting timelines and quality standards.
• Present concepts and incorporate feedback throughout the development process.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in product design, graphic design, surface design, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing original creative work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of color, pattern, trend research, and commercial design principles.
• Excellent creative, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to serving as a TPS brand ambassador.

Bonus Points

• Experience with consumer products, giftware, home decor, apparel, accessories, stationery, or seasonal categories.
• Surface pattern design experience.
• Packaging design or branding experience.
• Trend forecasting or trend research experience.
• Experience with product development processes, vendor communication, or technical artwork.

Why Join TPS?

• Design products that customers buy, gift, and enjoy.
• Work across multiple product categories, not just one.
• Influence product direction from concept to shelf.
• Build a diverse portfolio of product, pattern, and packaging design.
• Collaborate with a creative, entrepreneurial team that values new ideas.

Portfolio required for consideration. TPS Group Holdings is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local, or federal law.

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