Senior Product Designer

Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for a Senior Product Designer with a major corporation in Glendale, CA. 4 days per week on-site, Fridays Remote.


0-8+ month contract
Pay Rate : $55 - $61/hr DOE


Consumer Products is seeking a Senior Product Designer Temp that will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of product design and development of licensed products for Costumes & Costume Accessories from concept through production working with internal teams and licensees. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution (licensing, and flex business models that build brand equity and meet financial targets.) The role is full time and will sit onsite in Glendale, CA reporting to the Manager of Licensed Costumes (COE) for Product Design.



Responsibilities/You will:
• Concept, design, sketch, prototype, 2D graphics, 3D modeling, and deliver trend-right consumer centric product lines that feature market-leading innovation and great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid
• Execute product and licensed packaging approvals through online systems and collaborative approval meetings, ensuring high quality standards in character execution, in-depth storytelling, color, material, form, and function while maximizing profitability,
• Develop and design product mock-ups, layout creative presentations, POV boards, Activation Kits, and retail pitch decks
• Collaborate with internal partners (Creative Design, Licensing, Commercialization, Global Product Design teams, BERGs, CBM, Legal, Business Affairs, Product Integrity, Integrated Retail, BPM, Public Affairs, Cultural Consultants and external partners to design and approve all products
• Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics
• Research Initial seasonal trends by category
• Responsible for product design and development from concept through final production stages
• Leads and oversees product approvals including creative direction, revisions, & provides detailed feedback to external Licensees
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Licensees, Vendors and internal partners overseeing all creative aspects of product development
• Assist in the onboarding of new partners.



Required Qualifications/You will have:
• 4+ years of professional experience in costume, fashion, apparel or consumer product design/development
• Solid knowledge in hardlines/softlines categories (raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)
• Expertise in Product Prototypes, and an understanding of the manufacturing process, sculpting, tooling, paint master, materials and mechanisms
• Strong product design skills (e.g. 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)
• Experience and expertise in sewing, patternmaking, and costume/fashion design experience appreciated.
• Proven experience multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple design projects within deadline
• Strong computer software skills (e.g. MS Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator)



Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge/passion for our franchises
• Experience with product design within costumes (and other Softline adjacent products) including packaging and product exposure
• Experience with the full lifecyle of a product all the way through product approvals
• Exposure working with external Licensees and Vendors for feedback, reviews, approvals and more.
• Strong visual & written communication skills to provide clear, actionable feedback to our partners. (i.e. Advanced experience in Adobe Illustrator with ability to create overlays and detailed design revisions)
• Solid negotiating skills



Required Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in related field (e.g. Fashion design, Costume Design, Toy Design, industrial design) or equivalent work experience

About Software Resources
Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity.


We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.


If this position fits interests you, we encourage you to apply. You can view all our job openings at Software Resources Careers.