Job Description
Onward Search is hiring for an entry level Design Coordinator. Primarily an administrative role. This role ensures all products meet high brand integrity standards, character execution, in-depth storytelling, and creative excellence—while balancing color, material, form, and function to maximize profitability. Hybrid- 4 days onsite, remote on Fridays. Contract position until March 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in onboarding new partners and guiding them through creative requirements and approval processes.
- Collaborate closely with the design manager to review, design, and approve new product concepts.
- Coordinate product submissions and creative reviews using an online approval system, ensuring timely and accurate feedback.
- Organize and maintain product samples, market samples, and archives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with licensees and internal partners, overseeing all creative aspects of product development.
- Support multiple design projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience or entry-level candidates with strong creative skills.
- Focus on 2D concept design and production processes; familiarity with materials and textiles is a plus.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Mac applications such as Keynote.
Job Tags
Contract work, Remote work,