Product Designer: Brand-Driven Kitchen & Entertaining

MacKenzie-Childs, LLC; Town of Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MacKenzie-Childs, LLC in New York seeks a Product Designer who blends creativity with commercial insight to lead product development across Kitchen, Dining, and Entertaining. You will translate design briefs into prototypes and final products, conduct market research, and present concepts to cross-functional teams to drive brand relevance and market success.

This role requires independent planning, strong communication, and a proactive approach to refine processes, materials, and production

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design innovative products based on design briefs, brand strategy, market research, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Design and develop products across Kitchen, Dining, and Entertaining categories, including artwork, prototypes, and all phases of product development.
• Create products reflecting signature patterns, textures, and design elements while balancing innovation, functionality, brand identity, and commercial viability.
• Develop product concepts using digital design tools and communicate ideas through hand sketches when appropriate.
• Prepare manufacturing development packages, product specifications, instructions, and other product development documentation.
• Partner with Product Development, Production, Quality, Vendors, and Agents to ensure design intent is executed throughout sampling, approval, and manufacturing.
• Independently plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects while meeting timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate samples or working models; participate in factory sampling, product evaluations, and design critiques.
• Continuously expand knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, product construction, and production techniques.

Job description

MacKenzie-Childs, LLC in New York seeks a Product Designer who blends creativity with commercial insight to lead product development across Kitchen, Dining, and Entertaining. You will translate design briefs into prototypes and final products, conduct market research, and present concepts to cross-functional teams to drive brand relevance and market success.

This role requires independent planning, strong communication, and a proactive approach to refine processes, materials, and production