Design Assistant

Design Assistant

Reports to: Designer

The ideal candidate for this position…

Is passionate about tabletop, home decor and accessories, they can multitask with precision and accuracy, be personable, proactive and a high performer. This role will play an integral role in supporting key phases of a design’s lifecycle in collaboration and partnership with the product development team. The ideal candidate will be an innovator with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for building and maintaining relationships. This role also coordinates the communication of conceptual development and collaborative work efforts with product development, visual merchandising, and creative services. This person finds great joy working with the design team, to lead efforts in innovations and creations of new and upcoming Juliska product lines in a face-paced, rewarding environment.

Full suite of benefits is available following one month of employment including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) with company matching, generous employee discount, vacation, personal time, holidays, and your birthday as a paid day off!

We are located at 7791 Palmetto Commerce Parkway, North Charleston, SC 29420

Responsibilities:

• Conducts market research and trends to identify key products for new launches.
• Responsible for working closely with the Product Development and Design Teams to create and develop decal and other graphic art layouts to include scale, layout, color combinations, etc.
• Create technical drawings for fabrication of prototypes.
• Design and layout packaging for “newness”, including but not limited to special packaging, gift boxing, care cards, labels, etc.
• Actively participates in conceptual development of product lines (innovates ideas and concepts), provides ongoing assistance and recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to the line and new concepts.
• Works collaboratively with Product Development and Design for coordinating, sourcing, and other design developmental needs to bring the vision to commercially viable product.
• Supports Product Development by providing design notes on samples throughout the development process.
• Assists to ensure the product is consistent with brand strategy and quality.
• Collaborates with Product Development and Design Teams to identify continuous improvement objectives and implements directives.
• Proofread catalogs to confirm correct product information and styles are included.
• Open sample boxes and able to lift 40lbs.

Requirements:

• Art, Product Design, or Graphic Design education preferred.
• 3 or more years working in graphic design or product design.
• Strong artistic skills including hand rendering and sketching capabilities preferred.
• Ability to create detailed drawings and notes for fabrication.
• Knowledge of ceramic, metal, glass manufacturing processes a plus.
• Strong sense of commitment and responsibility for final product.
• Design for stability and product quality while maintaining cost management.
• High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Organized, punctual, self-starter.

Key Skills:

• Analytical, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking and Detail Oriented
• Collaboration, especially with Design, Creative Services, Visual Merchandising and Marketing Teams
• Able to multitask, think creatively while maintaining deadlines and flex between deliverables.
• Team player, able to jump in to help others accomplish their goals for a successful seasonal launch.

Our Brands:

Juliska

As newlyweds and unabashed romantics, Capucine & David Gooding founded Juliska in 2001 with a small collection of mouth-blown Bohemian glasses. Today, Juliska makes hundreds of products for the table and home inspired by the joy of gathering to create unforgettable moments. Sold through Juliska.com, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and a thousand discerning specialty retailers across the US and Internationally. www.juliska.com

Capucine De Wulf

Launched in 2018, Capucine De Wulf celebrates Love, Authentic Beauty and Womanhood through gorgeous jewelry. Sold through capucinedewulf.com and a growing group of select US retailers. www.capucinedewulf.com

Our Core Values:

Mighty Hearted

We are 'all in' through thick and thin! An attitude of gratitude, thoughtful, kind, trustworthy. Focused on results but unafraid of taking risks and exploring new ideas.

Team Players

All for one and one for all. A collaborative and inclusive mindset to propose, challenge, listen, and drive solutions. Roll up our sleeves and support co-workers for the greater good.

Positive Mindset

No negativity, cynicism, drama. Confront problems with a glass-half-full mindset and always focus our energy on solutions. Embrace the inevitable challenges as integral to the exciting journey towards progress.

Creative Thinkers Who GSD (Get Stuff Done)

Great results come from creative thinking. Self-motivated and pro-active, often working with minimal supervision. A healthy impatience for continuous improvement and accountability.

Fun Loving

Embrace good humor and occasional lighthearted silliness with a sense of fun and joy. Love to laugh! We never take ourselves too seriously.

Our employment process is in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status as protected by applicable law. 

Juliska is an equal opportunity employer.