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Solomon Page · 3 hours ago

Designer - Hard Home

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions, and they are seeking a Designer for Hard Home with experience in dinnerware and tabletop. The role focuses on designing and developing new tabletop assortments while ensuring brand consistency and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deliverables.

Asset ManagementConsultingProfessional Services

Hiring Manager

Sue Lamoreaux

Responsibilities

Concept, design, and develop new tabletop assortments including dinnerware, serveware, and giftable sets

Create detailed artwork, CADs, 3D models, and color/material specifications for production

Translate macro trends and consumer insights into product concepts that are innovative yet manufacturable

Ensure brand consistency and cohesive design language across seasonal and core lines

Work closely with sales and sourcing teams to meet calendar driven deliverables

Manage freelance database to ensure timely on-trend deliverables as outlined by the Design Director

Assist with showroom development for seasonal markets and trade shows

Drive packaging solutions and concepts for customer presentations

Conduct competitive and marketplace research to identify opportunities with key retail partners

Interpret seasonal trend direction into product stories, print/pattern, color palettes, and materials

Build trend presentations, mood boards, and inspiration tools to support internal alignment and retailer pitches

Work closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Sales, and Sourcing teams to ensure product feasibility and cost targets

Participate in sample reviews, giving clear design intent and improvement direction to vendors and factories

Support retailer meetings by presenting design direction, concept boards, and physical prototypes

Build production-ready spec packages including artwork separations, material callouts, and finishes

Review samples throughout development cycle to ensure alignment with design, quality, and color standards

Maintain design files and version control with exceptional attention to detail

Qualification

Tabletop/dinnerware experienceAdobe Creative Suite3D design toolsCeramicsColorDesign trendsEffective communicationPresentation skillsProject management