SENIOR DESIGNER (GRAPHIC OR ACCESSORIES)

ABOUT US:

Harper + Scott is a cutting-edge design studio and merchandise agency in New York City. We specialize in private label consumer/retail products, promotional products and premiums, gifts-with-purchase, packaging, employee gifts and rewards and more!

We work with our clients to understand their position/voice and help create an emotional connection between our clients and their customers through branded products.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The freelance Senior Designer is passionate about helping clients take their ideas from concept to product. We are a young company at a pivotal point of growth looking for a multi-disciplinary designer to join our creative studio. You will help conceptualize and design trend-inspired accessories and lifestyle products for all of our cool clients. On any given day you will source materials, design and render fashion/lifestyle products for the client initiative, pull together a presentation, create graphic artwork or a textile pattern, develop tech specs, review samples, and communicate with our client or overseas production team.

This is an all-encompassing opportunity with wide exposure to the production process as well as some of the top brands in the world. We are looking for people hungry to learn, make beautiful things, and push our company forward.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Produce new concepts and provide creative input
Manage the completion of all design related projects according to timelines and pricing expectations while maintaining a high level of quality and creativity, reflecting various client brand guidelines
Responsible for upholding design integrity, high quality execution, and timelines throughout the entire developmental process from concept through production
Reviewing samples with the design and production teams and updating revisions
Collaborate with Account Management and Production Teams on developments and pricing
Review assets with Art Director/CCO on overall brand design and vision
Assist in the management and execution of design strategy

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

BFA or higher in Graphic Design, Packaging Design or Industrial Design
5-7 years work experience in packaging or accessories design preferred
A demonstrable understanding of designing 3D forms and consumer goods
Experience developing graphics for apparel, accessories and/or home goods
Critical thinking skills with the ability to persuasively critique design
Innate interest in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and luxury brands with a nuanced understanding of their differentiators
A lofty design aesthetic with the ability to translate it for mass appeal
Fast, but thorough learner who addresses every task with the same amount of care
Detail oriented with strong follow through – able to work quickly and creatively on multiple projects with short timelines
Team collaborator with the ability to self-manage
Keen interest in and hyper-aware of trends and pop culture

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Highly proficient in Photoshop (to render photo-realistic representation of products)
Highly proficient in Illustrator (to generate tech packs for small leather goods, bags, apparel and other accessories as well as packaging specs)
Proficiency in InDesign (to pull together presentations)
Illustrative Skills (to generate graphic artwork for fashion apparel, accessories, lifestyle items, home goods or stationery)

Harper + Scott is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*NOTE: This role is a contract position. There may be an opportunity for full-time employment at the end of the contract.

This designer is expected to work EST hours.

The agency’s staff is currently working a hybrid model, both from home and in office. Unless approved as a permanently remote employee due to location, some in office attendance is expected.

SENIOR DESIGNER (GRAPHIC OR ACCESSORIES)

Art Director