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Product Designer

Apex, NC 27539

Posted: 11/21/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Product Design & Merchandising Job Number: SG48532977

Job Description

Position: Product Designer
 Location: Apex, NC (On-site) - Open to relocation
 Department: Design
 Reports To: Creative Director
 Type: Full-time


Our Client is a fast-growing, women-owned lifestyle and apparel brand known for inspiring product design, meaningful gifts, and bold seasonal collections. With a customer base of over 4,000 boutiques nationwide, this company blends thoughtful artistry with quality craftsmanship to bring products to life that uplift and connect.
As they continue expanding, they’re hiring a Product Designer to join their on-site team in Apex, NC. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission-driven, highly collaborative design department that values creativity, ownership, and fresh ideas.


What You’ll Do
Product Design & Development
  • Concept, design, and execute seasonal product lines across categories like gifts, jewelry, and apparel

  • Build and iterate on design presentations in alignment with brand and leadership feedback

  • Create detailed sample specs and collaborate with the Product Manager on development cycles

  • Provide factory-ready artwork and revise based on internal or external input

Catalog & Print Design
  • Support seasonal catalog design and layout development

  • Produce original surface prints and graphics for various product lines

  • Align design deliverables with broader marketing and brand objectives

Creative Collaboration
  • Participate in regular design meetings to share ideas and maintain seasonal cohesion

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and sales teams

  • Contribute to a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Tools & Trend Awareness
  • Maintain fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

  • Stay up to date on industry trends and bring forward fresh concepts

  • Research new materials, formats, and production techniques to enhance design innovation


What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, or related field

  • 2+ years of professional design experience in consumer goods, fashion, or giftware

  • Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, attention to detail, and versatility

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

  • Excellent time management and communication skills

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple project deadlines

Salary: $50K-$70k/yr

Meet Your Recruiter

Samantha Goffredi

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