Lead Designer

Company Description

CultureFly is a creative hub for pop-culture enthusiasts dedicated to designing unique, high-quality products for fans of all levels. Pop-culture at CultureFly isn't just entertainment—it's a lifestyle, a way of connecting with others, and building a strong community. The company is known for producing innovative subscription boxes such as the Pusheen Box, The Nick Box, and Star Wars Galaxy Box. CultureFly's team is passionate about self-expression through shared fandoms and delivering products that resonate with fans worldwide.

Position Summary

We are hiring a Lead Designer to develop Christmas & Seasonal product collections across multiple consumer product categories. This role will manage the day-to-day creative design development from concept through production.

Our ideal candidate has experience building seasonal assortments for Mass Market/Specialty retail, understands how to translate trends into commercially viable products, and can manage multiple categories and timelines simultaneously. Experience in licensed and private branded products is required.

Responsibilities

Design & Creative Development

• Develop seasonal product collections across a wide range of product categories.
• Create original concepts, artwork, packaging, and product direction for holiday programs.
• Build cohesive assortments that support retail strategies and brand positioning.
• Translate trend research into clear product opportunities.

Product Categories

• Home décor – ornaments, garlands, etc.
• Plush & Novelty
• Small soft and hard goods – hydration, accessories, stationery, etc.
• Collectibles
• Outdoor seasonal décor

Trend & Market Research

• Research trends in holiday décor, gifting, color, lifestyle, and retail.
• Analyze market opportunities and competitive assortments.
• Develop trend presentations, mood boards, and seasonal direction.
• Identify opportunities for new product categories and seasonal programs.

Product Development

• Collaborate with Creative Director on product line design and development.
• Prepare design specifications and production-ready files.
• Review samples and prototypes to maintain design accuracy and product quality.
• Manage development timelines and seasonal deadlines.

Team Collaboration

• Manage day-to-day design tasks.
• Participate in creative reviews and product presentations.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, licensing, marketing, and product development teams.
• Present concepts to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design - Christmas and Seasonal programs for Mass Market/Specialty Retailers.
• Experience designing across multiple consumer product categories.
• Strong understanding of seasonal trends and retail assortments [high/low.]
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• 3D modeling a plus
• Experience preparing artwork and files for production.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Full product lifecycle.
• Licensed and Private Brand product experience.
• Overseas manufacturing and development experience.

Salary

$90k - $100k DOE