Product Designer

Enchanté Accessories; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Home International is seeking a talented product designer to create original tabletop products, including ceramic mugs, cups, platters and travel accessories. You will collaborate with the design team and overseas factory partners to ensure designs are manufacturable while delivering aesthetic and functional innovations on a fast-paced production cycle.

Responsibilities include researching trends, creating sketches, renderings, and detailed digital designs, and maintaining schedules to

Qualifications

• BA/BFA in Design or Graphic Field with 4+ years of design experience.
• Experience designing products for production, not just retail.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong sketching and rendering skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and factory constraints.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Team-oriented, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop original products, including travel accessories, ceramic mugs, cups, platters, and other items.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to align concepts and project goals.
• Create detailed sketches, renderings, and digital designs to effectively communicate ideas.
• Research market trends, materials, and technologies to inspire product innovation.
• Work closely with overseas factory partners, especially in China, to ensure designs are manufacturable without compromising aesthetics or functionality.
• Revise and refine designs based on feedback from team members and factory partners.
• Maintain project timelines and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met

Skills

Product design

Production-ready design

Sketching & rendering

Manufacturing awareness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BFA in Design or Graphic Field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Position Type: Full time/ Onsite 5x week

Pay Range: 65-80K

Job Department: Madison Home/ Ceramics & Accessories

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Madison Home International is a leading supplier of trend-driven, high-quality home and lifestyle products. We collaborate with some of the most well-known retailers and bring innovative, mass-market designs to life. Our fast-paced, creative environment offers significant opportunities for growth and the chance to work on diverse product lines, with products such as Cups, Mugs, Serving Platters, Ceramics, Melamine, Wood, Glass, and Travel Accessories such as packing cubes, bag tags & more. In this role, you will:

• Design and develop original products, including travel accessories, ceramic mugs, cups, platters, and other items.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to align concepts and project goals.
• Create detailed sketches, renderings, and digital designs to effectively communicate ideas.
• Research market trends, materials, and technologies to inspire product innovation.
• Work closely with overseas factory partners, especially in China, to ensure designs are manufacturable without compromising aesthetics or functionality.
• Revise and refine designs based on feedback from team members and factory partners.
• Maintain project timelines and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met
• Performed related tasks as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Proven experience in product design, specifically within the tabletop industry (ceramics, melamine, wood, glass, and similar materials).
• Experience designing products for production, not just working with these products on a retail sales floor.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong sketching and rendering skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and factory constraints.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BA/BFA Degree in Design or Graphic Field with 4+ years Design Experience