Product Designer (Gifting, Home, & Accessories)

Job Description

Position: Product Designer (Gifting, Home, & Accessories)

Location: Apex, NC (On-site) - Open to relocation

Department: Design

Reports To: Creative Director

Type: Full-time

Our Client is a fast-growing, women-owned lifestyle and apparel brand known for inspiring product design, meaningful gifts, and bold seasonal collections. With a customer base of over 4,000 boutiques nationwide, this company blends thoughtful artistry with quality craftsmanship to bring products to life that uplift and connect.

As they continue expanding, they’re hiring a Product Designer to join their on-site team in Apex, NC. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission-driven, highly collaborative design department that values creativity, ownership, and fresh ideas.

What You’ll Do

Product Design & Development

• Concept, design, and execute seasonal product lines across categories like gifts, jewelry, and apparel
• Build and iterate on design presentations in alignment with brand and leadership feedback
• Create detailed sample specs and collaborate with the Product Manager on development cycles
• Provide factory-ready artwork and revise based on internal or external input

Catalog & Print Design

• Support seasonal catalog design and layout development
• Produce original surface prints and graphics for various product lines
• Align design deliverables with broader marketing and brand objectives

Creative Collaboration

• Participate in regular design meetings to share ideas and maintain seasonal cohesion
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and sales teams
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Tools & Trend Awareness

• Maintain fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Stay up to date on industry trends and bring forward fresh concepts
• Research new materials, formats, and production techniques to enhance design innovation

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, or related field
• 2 years of professional design experience in consumer goods, fashion, or giftware
• Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, attention to detail, and versatility
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple project deadlines