What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Designer – Christmas & Seasonal Products position at CultureFly?
Company Description CultureFly is a creative company built by pop-culture enthusiasts who design original products for both dedicated and casual fans. The team believes pop culture is a way of living and connecting, and uses this passion to build inclusive communities where everyone can express themselves freely. CultureFly is the creator behind popular subscription boxes such as the Pusheen Box, The Nick Box, and the Star Wars Galaxy Box. Team members collaborate to bring licensed brands and fan-favorite franchises to life through thoughtfully designed collectibles, apparel, home goods, and seasonal items.
Position Summary
We are hiring a Lead Designer to develop Christmas & Seasonal product collections across multiple consumer product categories. This role will manage the day-to-day creative design development from concept through production.
Our ideal candidate has experience building seasonal assortments for Mass Market/Specialty retail, understands how to translate trends into commercially viable products, and can manage multiple categories and timelines simultaneously. Experience in licensed and private branded products is required.
Responsibilities
Design & Creative Development
- Develop seasonal product collections across a wide range of product categories.
- Create original concepts, artwork, packaging, and product direction for holiday programs.
- Build cohesive assortments that support retail strategies and brand positioning.
- Translate trend research into clear product opportunities.
Product Categories
- Home décor – ornaments, garlands, etc.
- Plush & Novelty
- Small soft and hard goods – hydration, accessories, stationery, etc.
- Collectibles
- Outdoor seasonal décor
Trend & Market Research
- Research trends in holiday décor, gifting, color, lifestyle, and retail.
- Analyze market opportunities and competitive assortments.
- Develop trend presentations, mood boards, and seasonal direction.
- Identify opportunities for new product categories and seasonal programs.
Product Development
- Collaborate with Creative Director on product line design and development.
- Prepare design specifications and production-ready files.
- Review samples and prototypes to maintain design accuracy and product quality.
- Manage development timelines and seasonal deadlines.
Team Collaboration
- Manage day-to-day design tasks.
- Participate in creative reviews and product presentations.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, licensing, marketing, and product development teams.
- Present concepts to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in product design - Christmas and Seasonal programs for Mass Market/Specialty Retailers.
- Experience designing across multiple consumer product categories.
- Strong understanding of seasonal trends and retail assortments [high/low.]
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- 3D modeling a plus
- Experience preparing artwork and files for production.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Full product lifecycle.
· Licensed and Private Brand product experience.
· Overseas manufacturing and development experience.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000