Product Designer - Senior

Position Summary

Windsor Smith Homes Inc. licenses its name and design point of view to a growing roster of partners, and licensing is a primary driver of the business. We are seeking a talented, organized, systematic, precise, and hard-working designer to draw, manage, and grow our product lines across hard and soft categories — including furniture, lighting, and textiles — and to serve as the in-house point person for all things licensing.

• Design partnership: Work closely with the Principals to strategize, design, and draw.
• Business coordination: Coordinate with the Business Development team on marketing, promotion, andsales.
• Manufacturing & launch: Coordinate with manufacturing partners to develop the product offering, track developments, and follow product through to market launch and post-launch sales.

From concept through development, launch, and ongoing sales — including but not limited to:

• Create sketches, 2D drawings, 3D models, and renderings of concepts (for furniture, lighting, rugs, etc.).
• Create technical drawings for production and fabrication.
• Create presentation material for Principals and/or licensees, supporting product development, marketing, and sales opportunities.

From concept through development, launch, and sales — including but not limited to:

• Develop internal templates and standards to streamline process and establish benchmark standards relative to partner offerings.
• Manage communications between PD&D and all licensees.
• Manage design drawings, specifications, and samples with all licensees.
• Manage the timeline for design, development, and launch with each licensee to ensure production deadlines are met, and strategize for ongoing line extensions.
• Manage PD&D supplies, samples, and library.
• Coordinate installation/set-up and ongoing needs with licensee showrooms.

• Must have product design experience and technical knowledge in the above product categories.
• BFA / BA / MA in product design or a similar applicable degree.
• Adobe Creative Suite F— Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Microsoft Office Suite — Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• 2D drawing — sketching and AutoCAD.
• 3D modeling and rendering skills — ideally Solid Works.
• Strong communication skills — verbal, written, and graphic.
• Leadership and time-management skills that enable you to manage multiple product lines and development schedules simultaneously.
• A portfolio that demonstrates the ability to communicate the production of design and products, including project-management spreadsheets/documents.

Pay:
Up to $ per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person