Senior Assistant Graphic Designer, Product Development
Spencer's, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, United States
We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”
At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.
One Team / One Goal We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes
Flexible work environment
Career advancement
Competitive base salary
Bonus opportunity
Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
401k with a company match
30% merchandise discount
Responsibilities We are looking for a talented and imaginative Senior Assistant Graphic Designer, Product Development to join our growing creative team. Our company’s continued success has created an exciting opportunity for a designer who wants to contribute ideas, push creative boundaries, and help bring fun, innovative products to life. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment and enjoys seeing their concepts evolve from idea to finished product.
Develop original design concepts for seasonal and licensed consumer products, signage, décor, plush, dolls, collectibles and novelty items
Create compelling graphics, typography treatments, and product artwork for a wide variety of styles and themes
Conceptualize and visualize products in both 2D and 3D, including sketches, product renderings, and presentation‑ready mockups
Research trends, pop culture, and seasonal themes to inspire new product concepts
Build and organize mood boards, inspiration decks, and concept presentations for internal reviews and to guide future development
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including project managers, buying teams, and licensing partners
Adapt designs to meet brand guidelines and licensed property requirements
Prepare design files/renderings and production‑ready artwork suitable for manufacturing
Contribute ideas during creative brainstorming sessions and help shape new product directions
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, or Fine Arts from an accredited four‑year institution
2-4 years of professional design experience, preferably in seasonal décor, giftware, or consumer products
Expert in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is a plus
Strong illustration skills and the ability to sketch ideas quickly is a plus
Experience visualizing and rendering product concepts, with the ability to think creatively and develop unique, outside‑the‑box concepts
Ability to think in three dimensions and understand how designs translate to physical products
Experience working with licensed properties and brand guidelines
Strong presentation and communication skills, highly organized with excellent attention to detail, and highly efficient, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic creative environment
Toy industry or consumer product design experience preferred
The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Pay Range $55,000 - $65,000
#J-18808-Ljbffr
One Team / One Goal We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes
Flexible work environment
Career advancement
Competitive base salary
Bonus opportunity
Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
401k with a company match
30% merchandise discount
Responsibilities We are looking for a talented and imaginative Senior Assistant Graphic Designer, Product Development to join our growing creative team. Our company’s continued success has created an exciting opportunity for a designer who wants to contribute ideas, push creative boundaries, and help bring fun, innovative products to life. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment and enjoys seeing their concepts evolve from idea to finished product.
Develop original design concepts for seasonal and licensed consumer products, signage, décor, plush, dolls, collectibles and novelty items
Create compelling graphics, typography treatments, and product artwork for a wide variety of styles and themes
Conceptualize and visualize products in both 2D and 3D, including sketches, product renderings, and presentation‑ready mockups
Research trends, pop culture, and seasonal themes to inspire new product concepts
Build and organize mood boards, inspiration decks, and concept presentations for internal reviews and to guide future development
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including project managers, buying teams, and licensing partners
Adapt designs to meet brand guidelines and licensed property requirements
Prepare design files/renderings and production‑ready artwork suitable for manufacturing
Contribute ideas during creative brainstorming sessions and help shape new product directions
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, or Fine Arts from an accredited four‑year institution
2-4 years of professional design experience, preferably in seasonal décor, giftware, or consumer products
Expert in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is a plus
Strong illustration skills and the ability to sketch ideas quickly is a plus
Experience visualizing and rendering product concepts, with the ability to think creatively and develop unique, outside‑the‑box concepts
Ability to think in three dimensions and understand how designs translate to physical products
Experience working with licensed properties and brand guidelines
Strong presentation and communication skills, highly organized with excellent attention to detail, and highly efficient, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic creative environment
Toy industry or consumer product design experience preferred
The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Pay Range $55,000 - $65,000
#J-18808-Ljbffr