layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.

LAYIQ - Associate Product Designer - Accessories at Little Words Project

Design & Concept Development
Support the design and development of new accessories collections from concept through production, under the creative direction of the Design Director.
Execute channel-specific and retailer-exclusive product designs as briefed by the Design Director and leadership team, tailored to the assortment, customer, and price architecture of key retail partners.
Translate brand vision, trend insights, and retail customer profiles into compelling accessories designs across categories including bag charms, paper goods, soft goods, and giftable add-ons.
Track trend, material, and competitive activity across the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle accessories landscape, including products and assortments performing at target retailers, to inform new product concepts.
Create sketches, renderings, and prototypes to clearly communicate design intent to internal teams, retail buyers, and vendor partners.
Support material, color, component, and finish selection with consideration for quality, cost, and brand alignment across retail price points.
Product Development & Production
Create detailed spec sheets, tech packs, and production-ready files for factory and vendor partners, including complete Pantone/color references, dimensions, component standards, and other design specifications.
Maintain organized, editable working files (.ai) with clear version control to ensure internal teams, factories, and external partners have access to current artwork.
Review samples, manage design revisions, and provide clear, actionable feedback throughout development cycles to support retailer delivery timelines.
Partner with Product Development to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and scalable to wholesale volumes.
Support cost-engineering efforts by adjusting materials, components, and construction to meet target costs without compromising design intent.
Design with retailer-specific compliance, testing, labeling, and quality requirements in mind, partnering with Product Development, which owns verification.
Retail, Packaging & Merchandising
Support packaging and merchandising formats designed for retail environments, including peg, planogram, counter display, gift sets, and shelf-ready presentation.
Develop retailer-ready product and packaging concepts aligned to specific channel requirements, price points, and merchandising needs.
Prepare presentation-ready concepts, renderings, and samples to support retailer line reviews, pitch meetings, and seasonal market appointments.
Collaborate with external packaging designers as needed to execute packaging concepts and deliverables.
Licensing & Brand Standards
Work within licensor brand guidelines (i.e. Disney) and support artwork through partner approval workflows, incorporating licensor and retailer feedback through multiple review rounds while maintaining production timelines.
Support licensed product development by ensuring artwork and product designs meet applicable licensor requirements and approval standards.
Uphold LWP design standards as the product assortment expands across categories and retail partners.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Product Development, Creative, Merchandising, Sales, and Operations throughout the product development process.
Communicate design intent, specifications, revisions, and production requirements clearly with internal teams, factories, vendors, and external creative partners.
Incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders, retail partners, vendors, and licensors while maintaining the creative direction and objectives of each project.
Bring forward new ideas, accessory formats, and product concepts proactively to support the continued growth of the LWP product line.

Associate Product Designer - Accessories

Employer job description

About Little Words Project

About the Role

What You'll Do

What You'll Bring

What We're Looking For

About this listing