Job description

Support Center - Irving
For nearly 50 years, Michaels has been the destination where Makers get inspired, learn, shop, and create. We strive to cultivate an inclusive shopping environment for all Makers and work environment for all Team Members, providing a place of belonging and empowering everyone to bring their creative dreams to life. At Michaels, every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is passionate about leaving the world a better, more creative place by contributing to every “make”.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together. The Product Designer is a member of our Trend/Design Team and plays a key role within our integrated Product Development Team. The Designer is responsible for developing creative, unique, and trend right product to support Michaels exclusive private brand lines. The Designer reports directly to a Manager of Trend/Design and collaborates with Trend Designers, Technical Designers, Associate Designers, Product Managers, Director of Product Development and Category Directors/Managers (Buyers) for their assigned category(s).

Major Activities
Product Design
Utilizes design technical skills in Photoshop & Illustrator to create designs, illustrations, and piece types that represent the target customer and are aligned with brand direction.
Translates conceptual inspiration into product, patterns, icons, and typography to support core businesses and brand development.
Utilizes and/or creates trend artwork to create original pattern and icons to support company seasonal trends.
Creates and executes production artwork & technical spec packs for new product concepts.

Product Design Support
Maintains comprehensive understanding of target customer and current Michaels category assortments.
Reports trend observations by shopping and navigating both store and online resources to identify new product opportunities.
Builds style guides & inspiration guides to support new concept development.
Collaborates with Product Manager to prepare/deliver new concepts for project kickoff meetings with business partners.
Attends sample reviews and provides design execution feedback for Product Manager and Category Manager (Buyer) partners.
Responsible for all key calendar and milestone design deliverables
Travels domestically to attend tradeshows or internationally for product development when applicable.

Special Projects
Provides support on special projects, initiatives, and other tasks as needed

Minimum level of formal education:
Bachelors Degree in Design/Design Related Field and/or equivalent experience.

Area of study:
Product Design, Graphic Design, Fine Art, Fashion Design, Illustration, Packaging Design

Special certification or technical skills:
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator (Adobe In-Design a plus) on a Mac Platform.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and effective presentation skills.
Ability to illustrate concepts through hand sketching and creating hand written typography a plus.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication along with strong interpersonal skills

Minimum years experience required:
Minimum of 3#43; years equivalent work experience in product design and/or illustration. Experience with a major retailer, manufacturer, brand or design firm is a plus.
Design experience developing icons, graphics, prints, and repeat patterns.
Experience in arts and crafts, home décor, and seasonal products a plus.
Design experience in packaging design and construction is a plus.

Other:
Travel May be Required: Must have the ability to travel both domestically and/or internationally as business needs permit.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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