Senior Designer-Licensed Accessories​/Hard Goods

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.

• 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

• 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