Hardlines Product Designer

About

Join a vibrant team at Spencer's and Spirit Halloween, where we focus on providing authentic fun and creating a Great Place To Work For All. Our mission of "Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!" and "So Much Fun It's Scary!" guides everything we do. We are committed to integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency, fostering an inclusive culture that values passion and diversity.

One Team / One Goal
As leaders and owners of our business success, we embrace collaboration in developing new costumes and products, quality testing, and implementing technology solutions. Our team thrives on innovation, curiosity, and thoughtful approaches to change.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401k with company match
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing an array of hardlines décor products, such as animatronics, masks, props, weapons, and Halloween home décor, from concept to final artwork.
• Creating clear illustrations, specifications, renderings, and directives for overseas vendors and licensors to ensure effective product execution.
• Preparing engaging presentation materials and uploading final assets into internal systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional partners in Product Development, Production, and Licensing to drive projects forward efficiently.
• Maintaining organized project files, reference libraries, and samples for licensor approvals.
• Supporting conceptual development, trend exploration, and product ideation initiatives.
• Applying feedback to refine designs, enhance product quality, and amplify category storytelling.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, or Costume Design, with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office; experience with 3D software (ZBrush, Rhino) is advantageous.
• Exceptional drawing skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to deliver creative solutions in dynamic settings.
• A collaborative team player with outstanding communication abilities and a knack for building relationships across the industry.
• A passion for Halloween and familiarity with current pop culture trends.
• A self-starter with strong conceptual thinking, able to follow directions while also contributing original ideas.

Compensation

The pay range reflects the potential base salary for this role, ranging from $75,000 to $85,000, with individual compensation determined by experience and skills relevant to this position.