Product Design and Development Specialist

Overview

Job Title:

Product Design and Development Specialist

Company:
Picnic Time, Inc. DBA Picnic Time Family of Brands

Picnic Time is a successful and sunny SoCal-based wholesale supplier of premium outdoor leisure, gift, and promotional products established in 1982. We have a real office now and a passion for picnic-themed products.

Who we are: The Picnic Time Family is about the people. We’re a diverse team that cares about what we’re doing and values collaboration and hard work.

What we do: We create quality products that are thoughtful, sustainable, and fun.

When we do it: We’ve been innovating since 1982 and plan to keep creating great stuff for years to come.

Where the magic happens: Our offices are in Moorpark, CA, with roots in West Hills, CA.

Why we do what we do: Our purpose is to bring family and friends together to make lasting memories, guiding every decision toward that goal.

How we do it: We pursue our purpose through eight core values:
Fun, Growth, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Service, Productivity, and Passion.

Mission Statement: To create products that inspire friends and family to come together, make lasting memories, and have a great time doing it.

The Product Design and Development Specialist is responsible for implementing assigned product development initiatives for the Picnic Time family of brands. This entry-level position offers growth potential for someone starting a career in product design and development, with a focus on creativity in a collaborative team environment and on completing complex projects on deadline and on budget.

• Based on designs produced by a Product Designer, develop new products
• Track product development using timelines from concept to approval of top-of-production samples
• Coordinate the production of prototype samples with suppliers for product development
• Prepare and participate in product development meetings and presentations
• Assist in the creation and updates of Style Guides for each PTFOB brand and for design standards
• Perform research and create proposals for potential product slots and rationale that fit within the budget and the company brand strategy
• Conduct trend research and initiate competitive analysis on selected design concepts
• Create and initiate surveys and research sessions to gather feedback and empathize with brand demographics
• Create tech packs to illustrate sewing and/or connection details, hardware, measurements, functions, label placement, and Bill of Materials for new items and custom entertainment items
• Create redlines (design revisions) for design modifications and update drawings as needed
• Work with Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure products meet required testing standards
• Other work as assigned

• Creativity
• Project Management
• Communication Proficiency
• Collaboration Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Positive energy
• Focused and goal-driven
• Minimum of 2 years of product design/development experience in consumer products preferred
• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Google Suite
• Intermediate level Excel/Google Sheets

Reports to: Product Design and Development Manager

Location: Moorpark, CA 93021

Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Employee Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Benefits: Picnic Time offers company-subsidized health plans through ADP (e.g., Aetna, Kaiser), a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and vacation time (subject to eligibility). Group dental, vision, life, and disability plans are also available.

Perks: We offer employee events, product lending program, growth library, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and a collaborative team environment.