Senior Designer-Licensed Accessories/Hard Goods

Jersey Digs; Cranford (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey Digs in Cranford, NJ is seeking a Senior Accessory Designer to develop innovative, trend-driven consumer products for online sales, including licensed collaborations with major brands.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in product design, excels at CADs, mockups, and production-ready artwork, and translates licensed artwork into commercial products while adhering to brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional product design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.
• Experience designing licensed consumer products is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new product concepts.
• Create original, trend-driven product ideas based on consumer insights and licensing opportunities.
• Translate licensed characters, brands, and artwork into commercial products.
• Create product CADs, mockups, artwork, and presentations to communicate design concepts.
• Develop products with online consumers in mind, visually impactful and market-ready.
• Work within licensor brand guidelines while making products fresh and unique.
• Incorporate feedback from licensors and internal teams into designs.
• Manage multiple projects and licensed properties while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Licensed product design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CADs and mockups

Trend forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design/Industrial Design/Fashion Design/Graphic Design

Tools

CAD software

Artwork presentation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client a very successful Accessory company based in Cranford NJ is looking for an Senior Accessory Designer to join their team.

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Accessory Designer to join their team.

This role will focus on developing innovative, trend-driven consumer products for our online business, including products created in partnership with major licensed brands and entertainment properties.

The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of product design experience, preferably within consumer products, accessories, novelty, stationery, headwear, or a similar category. Experience designing licensed products for brands and entertainment properties such as "Nintendo", "Warner Bros.", "Paramount", or similar licensors.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new product concepts
• Create original, trend-driven product ideas based on consumer insights, licensed properties, and online opportunities
• Translate licensed characters, brands, and artwork into creative and commercially viable products
• Create product CADs, mockups, artwork, and presentations to clearly communicate design concepts
• Develop products with the online consumer in mind, including products that are visually impactful and differentiated in the marketplace
• Work within licensor brand guidelines while finding creative ways to make products feel fresh and unique
• Incorporate feedback from licensors and internal teams into product designs
• Manage multiple projects and licensed properties simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional product design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or a related field preferred
• Previous experience designing licensed consumer products strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong ability to create CADs, product mockups, presentations, and production-ready artwork
• Excellent understanding of color, graphics, materials, and consumer product design
• Strong eye for trends and an understanding of what makes a product commercially appealing
• Ability to interpret and creatively work within brand and licensing guidelines