Designer Home UPE

Qualifications :

Responsibilities include:

Ability to design from concept through final samples/productions for Home and Seasonal product categories including 3D product types

Proficient in drawing/illustration (including character poses expressions turnarounds) design perspective and composition; proficient in character drawovers to bring consumer product designs on model

A solid understanding of translating 2D character art into 3D product design/development

Develop design/mood boards illustrations and product POVs based on seasonal trends themes color raw materials styling and storytelling

 Prepare all necessary components for design presentations and product review meeting preparations

Be the design/PD expert in assigned category/categories. Understands execution fabrications/materials and substrates color palettes and able to create technical designs to fit various price points

Understand licensees and factory design & manufacturing capabilities to guide efficient product development and develop appropriate solutions to execution challenges of our franchises

Be the expert in all 2D & 3D creative assets and film reference to provide accurate PD feedback

Build and maintain strong highly collaborative relationships with internal partners and

   Licensees/vendors/manufacturers to build effective partnerships

Support product approval meetings to ensure submissions are reviewed by all necessary parties appropriate feedback / approvals are gathered and turnaround times are met within the appropriate time frame

Prepare detailed recap notes from key meetings and share with the team

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors degree preferably in product design illustration or related field; Skilled in 3D product design/development 
• 3 years Product Development experience required
• Experience with development and manufacturing of Hardlines and Softlines specific to home and seasonal category and product types
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and able to provide clear direction
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic deadline driven environment that revolves around multiple product development calendars
• Highly organized proactive a selfstarter
  • Solution oriented
• Resourceful in troubleshooting issues 
• Fully proficient with Photoshop Illustrator and working with 3D file formats (.obj). Ability to use keynote Microsoft Word Excel and Online product approval system
• Be vocal at creative meetings when its crucial to give PDs point of views especially on asset developments
• Excellent communication organization skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a fastpaced dynamic environment
• Multitasker
• A team player

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information :

As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime