Home and Accessories Designer

Overview: 

Our philosophy at Kerri Rosenthal is simple, we make people happy by creating collections that make us happy. Join our team and share in the overwhelming feeling of joy that people get when they step inside the world of Kerri Rosenthal, a company based on Kerri’s artwork, featuring Art, Home, and Apparel. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Develop, execute and follow-up on design concepts for Home Goods ranging from Fabric, Pillows, Wallpaper, Blankets to home accessories and paper goods
• Translate Seasonal inspiration and Original Art works into fully articulated line based on merchandizing and creative direction
• Prepare graphic files and color separations for screen prints so art is “print ready” when sent to the vendors
• Design and research line elements as required and/or assist in creating, updating and designing as required for sales tools and presentation aids
• Work closely with Merchandising, Production, Sales and Brand Management teams to conceptualize and launch seasonal lines
• Communicate directly with vendors to ensure that the ideas are converted into products in a timely manner
• Manage and oversee the design process to ensure that lines are meeting the style plans, sales needs and emerging trends
• Ensure accuracy and adherence of line sheets for production logs and content creation
• Be a team player while being able to work in a fast paced but fun creative environment
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in accordance with company calendar

Qualifications: 

• Excellent Photoshop/Illustrator and technical graphic design skills including but not limited to: clean working techniques, file organization and file management
• Strong attention to detail with organized communication skills • Ability to set up design tech packs completed with information for vendors, including a sketch, design callouts, detail sketches, graphics, and/or prints
• Good presentation skills, both verbally and visually, with capability to execute cohesive and clean graphic files according to vendor specifications
• Knowledge of printing techniques and execution of artworks on various products
• Experience In working with acrylic and textile products is preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience

Ideal Candidate is: 

• Creative
• Lover of art
• Problem solver
• Self-starter
• Resourceful
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, both digitally on dropbox as well as in physical binders
• Strong working relationships with cross-functional teams

This is a full-time in-house position at our headquarters in Westport, CT. Qualified applicants, please send your resume and portfolio to inquiry@kerrirosenthal.com