Stephen Joseph Gifts Product Development Department is currently seeking a Design Coordinator with entry-level experience in the children's and or women's gift market to join our team. We are looking for a highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented person to make all new children's product concepts for our Stephen Joseph gift line a reality. The Design Coordinator partners with the internal departments of Design, Sourcing, Sales, and Production to ensure timely quoting, sampling, and production of colorful and functional children's gift products.

Responsibilities:

• Manage product development process for assigned categories from concept to launch.
• Prepares detailed product Tech Packs in Adobe Illustrator.
• Communicates with overseas manufacturers to ensure quality and timely delivery of products.
• ​Reports to the Product Development Director
• Candidate must have a strong color sense and eye for detail to ensure all categories are correctly merchandised and color coordinated.
• Candidate must be very organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet all established time and action deadlines.
• Responsible for all phases of sample approvals involving lab dips, screen prints, applique, embroidery and packaging. 
• Conducts product production quality checks to help maintain our established standards and assist our purchasing and testing manager regarding testing of new products.

Skill Set:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting.
• Team player with the ability to partner with others to effect solutions.
• Prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Awareness of trends, price points, and competitive landscape.
• Retains information and concepts in a timely manner.
• Follows procedures and applies concepts appropriately for each task.
• Exhibits clear and concise communication written and verbally.
• Strong proof-reading, spelling, and grammar skills required.
• Willing and eager to learn and understand cross-functional skills.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs, bend, kneel, and stoop to maintain an organized sample collection.
• Product and packaging design skills preferred.

Requirements:

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Basic knowledge of Excel is preferred.
• College degree in design, product development, or related degree required.
• 1 years of work experience in a design related field preferred.
• Compensation will be based on experience.