Product Line Manager/Designer (Stationery) - NY

Description: Enjoy a team atmosphere where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done.  Our client has a flat organizational structure that will allow you to play a key role in the process.  If you are down to earth and enjoy a pleasant work environment this company is for you.

Key responsibilities:
•Responsible for developing and creating new stationery concepts and products not yet in the marketplace to enhance the brand and grow the product line
•Research stationery trends including paper, components, packaging, printing options, styles, etc.
•Source high quality paper and printing of products to ensure consistency and quality
•Coordinate product calendar and produce according to release dates
•Responsible for the preparation and release of approved stationery files to vendors
•Utilize Pantone matching systems and four color process to ensure paper products match fabric
•Create and modify CAD textile designs tailored to Stationery including the preparation of specifications 
•Communicate with textile designers and vendors to ensure materials prepared are issued in proper format
•Review manufacturer’s strike offs against submitted CAD work and provide comment along with PD director and/or Design Manager
•Provide illustrations of new products for line lists, technical renderings and presentation boards
•Participate in evaluation of all product line concepts along with other product development team members

Requirements: •High school graduate. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design or equivalent experience
•3-5 years experience in design
•Experience designing stationery and paper products including familiarity with printing
•Strong PC skills including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign and Illustrator
•Knowledge of CAD textile design software a plus
•Ability to create product specs, templates and  mock-ups of stationery products for approval process
•Proven ability to manage, coach and develop others
•Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
•Excellent organization and follow through skills, presentation and time management skills
•Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
•Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
•Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment
•Strong team player

Contact Information

Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC
PO Box 044693 
Racine WI 53404 US
http://www.midwestpersonnelresource.com
Sue Weishoff
Phone: 262-681-3727 Fax: 262-752-9578
sue@mpresource.com

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