Product Designer

Akkodis is seeking a Product Designer for a contract role with a client in Burbank, CA.

Location: CA - Burbank (3 Days Onsite)

Duration: 3 Months Contract Possible Extension

Pay Range: $30-$32 per hour, paid on a W-2. The rate may be negotiable based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant considerations.

What We Do/Project

This designer manages the following categories: Hosiery, Vision, and Sleepwear.

They will review and manage all product submissions, evaluating them for product, brand, and character integrity - following all required Brand Assurance and Franchise guidelines. This includes creative strategy and kick-off, ideation with partners, internal alignment, and Star Labs PD process.

In addition, the designer must be able to work on multiple Creative and Product Development functions, including product design, graphic design, typography, trend research, pitches, and presentations, as well as creative tools to support licensees in their development.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

• Support the Category teams with business strategies, brainstorm creative art direction.

• Correspondence with partners via email.

• Weekly 1:1 with manager, along with multiple meetings with the team throughout the week.

• Support BA teams with review and approval of submissions on Star Labs and organizing/sorting physical samples

• Reviewing approvals on submissions.

• Additional duties as needed.

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) Proficient Illustrator

a. 3 years; Adobe Creative Suite experience (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign); Experience with sketching and illustrating (good design aesthetic and knowledge).

2) Passion for WBD IP and Product Design experience

a. 3 years; This role will require a lot of ideation for creative direction and will require an individual with knowledge of WBD IP to better advise on bringing products to our fans. Experience with Fashion products is a big plus.

3) Strong interpersonal skills

a. 3 years; Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners of all levels (executives to colleagues). This role requires excellent communication skills.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

1) Experience with Fashion products is a big plus.

2) Passion for Wizarding World (Harry Potter).

Soft Skills:

1) Adaptive, resilient, measured, high tolerance for ambiguity, and comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments

2) Active mindset, self-driven, intellectual curiosity, thrives in an empowering culture

3) Must be able to interface professionally with department, licensees, and all levels of management on behalf of the department

4) Must practice professionalism in written and verbal communication

Technology Requirements:

1) Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (mainly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)

2) Strong knowledge of Mac applications such as Keynote, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education / Certifications

1) BA or BS in Fine Arts or Design preferred, or 2 years Technical College in a design discipline, or equivalent experience required

Interview Process / Next Steps

1) 1st round interview with Hiring Manager (Senior Design Manager)

2) Potential 2nd round interview Sr. Creative Director

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance