What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Designer position at Beacon Craft?
About Beacon Craft
At Beacon Craft, we bring a U.S./Western perspective to the craft and hobby industry, blending expertise in trend, design, and product development with a retailer-focused approach. Our specialties include beads, jewelry, craft kits, and wearable products- all designed to inspire creativity and spark joy. If you’re passionate about spotting trends and turning ideas into beautiful products, you’ll feel right at home here.
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, we offer opportunities for both in-office and remote team members residing in Texas, California, and Utah.
Position Summary
The Senior Designer plays a key role in developing trend-right, consumer-focused products for Beacon Craft’s client and internal brand programs. This position combines strong creative vision and innovative thinking with technical precision, bringing concepts from trend research through production-ready specifications. The Senior Designer also acts as a resource and mentor to junior design staff, supporting workflow efficiency, team culture, and cross-functional collaboration.
Core Competencies
Key Focus Areas
- Trend Development
- Surface Art & Design
- Product Design & Technical Specifications
- Creative Mentorship & Departmental Contribution
Technical Proficiency
- Required: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
- Preferred: Adobe InDesign or other Adobe Creative Suite programs
- Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
- Monday.com or other project management tools (preferred)
Trend Research & Concept Development
- Interpret trend direction into commercially viable product concepts.
- Create mood boards that clearly communicate the design vision, incorporating cohesive color, material, finish (CMF), and iconography.
- Conduct ongoing trend research through:
- Comp Shopping
- Retail and e-commerce monitoring
- Social media, product reviews, blogs, and other consumer insight channels
- Maintain awareness of client brand positioning and competitive landscape
Surface Art & Graphic Design
- Create original artwork aligned to trend and product needs, including:
- Icon design
- Repeat patterns
- Hand lettering/typography
- CMF palettes and direction
Product Design & Technical Specifications
- Translate both client-provided and internal Product Development Briefs (PDBs) into trend-right designs that meet manufacturing requirements
- Develop accurate, production-ready technical specs, product flats, and mockups
- Prepare presentation-ready materials, such as:
- White Box Plan-o-grams (POGs)
- Fixture mockups
- End-product renderings and mockups
Design Leadership & Team Contribution
- Act as a creative resource and mentor for junior designers, providing guidance and constructive feedback
- Contribute to workflow efficiency by identifying and sharing process improvements
- Uphold and foster a collaborative, positive team culture
- Represent the design department professionally in cross-functional meetings and vendor communications
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 10 Paid Public Holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K
- Competitive Pay
To Apply
Please upload a resume and link to your portfolio.
Beacon Craft Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.