Product Design Manager

Fetch4Pets/Brand Buzz is a trusted and respected manufacturer of pet and household consumer goods for leading brands such as Burt’s Bees, Arm & Hammer, Clorox and Glad, along with top entertainment properties Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter and many more. We are looking for a talented, high energy, dynamic product design manager to lead a team of designers working on product design, packaging, retail displays, trade shows and more. The manager will carry their own design tasks in addition to managing the team and will report to the Creative Director.

Responsibilities

• Work with designers on hard and soft goods: toys, apparel, accessories, molded items, paper goods, retail displays, packaging and more

• Assign design tasks, provide art direction, and manage team‘s priorities

• Work on your own design tasks

• Work with product managers to make sure tasks have correct information before assigning

• Make sure all artwork is delivered on time and done correctly

• Make sure all designs meet internal, as well, as licensing partners brand guideline standards

• Ensure all production files are accurate and complete before releasing to factories

• Work with design team to ensure proper procedure are being followed

• Work with CD on marketplace research and trend presentations

• Understand new brand needs and work cross-functionally on concepting new lines and product offerings

Who you are…

• Able to communicate clear directions to designers, product managers and internal stake holders

• Highly collaborative, openly share knowledge and ideas and incorporate input from others

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a high level of organizational skills

• Have in-depth understanding on brand guidelines usage

• Strong typography/composition skills and color sense

• Attention to detail and highly creative in generating new ideas – on trend

• Eager to work in fast-paced environment

• Multi-tasker able to pivot according to workflow and deadlines

• Problem solver with a great disposition

• Fun loving

• Love pets

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience designing consumer goods, 2+ years’ experience in managerial role

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in design/art

• Character license experience is a must

• Strong project management and organizational skills are necessary

• Expert level understanding of file setup for production

• Must have experience with product design, packaging, and retail displays

• Experience with molded items and/or trade show is a plus

• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software skills on Mac required

• General understanding of manufacturing materials and process for both hard and soft goods is an advantage

• Must have portfolio to share

EEO Statement:

Fetch is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, and any other factor protected by applicable law.

Diversity and Inclusion:

A career at Fetch will give you the opportunity to work with a diverse group of colleagues. Fetch has a proven track record in creating opportunities for professionals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, or beliefs.

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