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JUNIOR DESIGNER - COLLECTIBLES DIVISION (AI Savvy)

CultureFly, New York, NY, United States

Salary min: $50,000.00

Salary max: $60,000.00


Do you have a passion for pop culture? Do you binge watch the latest Netflix series in one sitting? Are your bookcases filled with collectible vinyl figures? Then CultureFly might be the place for you! Come join the swarm!

Are you also AI savvy? Do you love to play with the latest tools and using a modern design workflow that blends traditional craft with the latest generative AI tools. This is a role for someone who loves fandom, moves fast, and uses every tool available to produce great work.

As our portfolio of collectibles and toys expands, the Collectibles team is in need of additional support. Our AI Savvy Junior Designer role is a great entry-level opportunity to gain experience from the ground up.

Responsibilities Include:



Concept and sketch new toy and collectible ideas across multiple product lines (plush, vinyl figures, mystery packs, building sets, etc.)


Use

AI image generation tools

(Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, DALL·E, etc.) to rapidly explore concepts and present multiple directions to the team

and create turnaround drawings, renders and models.


Use

AI-assisted workflows

to speed up repetitive tasks (colorways, pattern variants, style transfers)


Creating cost sheets & tech packs


Researching/identifying trends in worlds of toys and collectibles

Requirements:



Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a design related field


Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite ( Illustrator, Photoshop )


Working knowledge of

3D modeling software

(Blender, ZBrush, Rhino, or similar)


Active user of

generative AI design tools

— you use them daily, not occasionally


Candidate must be a team player and able to manage multiple projects at a time


Excellent organizational skills


Strong interpersonal and presentation skills


Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team


Positive “Can Do” attitude


Authorized to work in the US

Salary: $50K - $60K