Designer, Home & Seasonal

Job Description

Designer, Home & Seasonal (UP&E)

Job Description
Summary:
UP&E Product Design Studio group is seeking a Designer (Home & Seasonal) to help deliver the best product quality for our consumers. We are looking for an individual that has great illustration, product design, and strategic skills, is proactive about creating and sharing new ideas, passionate about discovering innovative solutions along with always seeking creative ways to solve challenges.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000
Qualifications

Responsibilities include:
• Ability to design from concept through final samples/productions for Home and Seasonal product categories including 3D product types
• Proficient in drawing/illustration (including character poses, expressions, turnarounds), design, perspective, and composition; proficient in character draw-overs to bring consumer product designs on model
• A solid understanding of translating 2D character art into 3D product design/development
• Develop design/mood boards, illustrations, and product POVs based on seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials, styling, and storytelling
• Prepare all necessary components for design presentations and product review meeting preparations
• Be the design/PD expert in assigned category/categories. Understands execution, fabrications/materials and substrates, color palettes and able to create technical designs to fit various price points
• Understand licensee's and factory design & manufacturing capabilities to guide efficient product development and develop appropriate solutions to execution challenges of our franchises
• Be the expert in all 2D & 3D creative assets, and film reference to provide accurate PD feedback
• Build and maintain strong, highly collaborative relationships with internal partners and Licensees/vendors/manufacturers to build effective partnerships
• Support product approval meetings to ensure submissions are reviewed by all necessary parties, appropriate feedback / approvals are gathered, and turnaround times are met within the appropriate time frame
• Prepare detailed recap notes from key meetings and share with the team
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in product design, illustration, or related field; Skilled in 3D product design/development
• 3+ years Product Development experience required
• Experience with development and manufacturing of Hardlines and Softline's specific to home and seasonal category and product types
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and able to provide clear direction
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic, deadline driven environment that revolves around multiple product development calendars
• Resourceful in troubleshooting issues
• Fully proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, and working with 3D file formats (.obj). Ability to use keynote, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Online product approval systems
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A team player
Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-qk3km9-3-140-250-173-42 in your application.