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Solomon Page

Designer - Hard Home

Solomon Page, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Our NYC-based client is seeking a Designer for Hard Home. The main objectives for this role include ensuring that collections deliver strong retail sell‑through and meet margin objectives, while concepts remain trend‑forward, manufacturable, and aligned with brand identity. The role also requires maintaining an organized workflow, ensuring timely hand‑off of files and approvals, and fostering strong creative partnerships across cross‑functional and vendor teams.

Salary range:

$80,000–$90,000

Responsibilities Design & Product Development

Concept, design, and develop new tabletop assortments including dinnerware, serveware, and giftable sets

Create detailed artwork, CADs, 3D models, and color/material specifications for production

Translate macro trends and consumer insights into product concepts that are innovative yet manufacturable

Ensure brand consistency and cohesive design language across seasonal and core lines

Work closely with sales and sourcing teams to meet calendar‑driven deliverables

Manage freelance database to ensure timely on‑trend deliverables as outlined by the Design Director

Assist with showroom development for seasonal markets and trade shows

Drive packaging solutions and concepts for customer presentations

Trend & Market Analysis

Conduct competitive and marketplace research to identify opportunities with key retail partners

Interpret seasonal trend direction into product stories, print/pattern, color palettes, and materials

Build trend presentations, mood boards, and inspiration tools to support internal alignment and retailer pitches

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Sales, and Sourcing teams to ensure product feasibility and cost targets

Participate in sample reviews, giving clear design intent and improvement direction to vendors and factories

Support retailer meetings by presenting design direction, concept boards, and physical prototypes

Technical Execution

Build production‑ready spec packages including artwork separations, material callouts, and finishes

Review samples throughout development cycle to ensure alignment with design, quality, and color standards

Maintain design files and version control with exceptional attention to detail

Required Qualifications

BA/BFA in Industrial Design, Product Design, Ceramics, Graphic Design, or related field

2–5+ years tabletop or consumer goods design experience (ceramics required)

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop); 3D design tools a strong plus

Strong understanding of ceramics, glazes, decals, surface treatments, and manufacturing constraints

Excellent sense of color, proportion, and commercial design trends

Ability to manage multiple projects in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven retail cycles (seasonal + core)

Effective communicator with compelling presentation skills

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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