Associate Product Designer - Accessories

The role

This person will support the design and development of accessories, gifting, and lifestyle products from concept through production. They will create sketches, tech packs, and production-ready files for various categories including bag charms, jewelry, and soft goods.

What you will do

• Support the design and development of new accessories collections from concept through production.
• Execute channel-specific and retailer-exclusive product designs.
• Translate brand vision, trend insights, and retail customer profiles into accessories designs.
• Track trend, material, and competitive activity to inform new product concepts.
• Create sketches, renderings, and prototypes to communicate design intent.
• Support material, color, component, and finish selection.
• Create detailed spec sheets, tech packs, and production-ready files.
• Maintain organized, editable working files with clear version control.
• Review samples, manage design revisions, and provide feedback.
• Partner with Product Development to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in physical product or accessory design.
• A strong understanding of physical product design and development from concept through production.
• Experience working with vendors and/or factories, including overseas partners.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience creating sketches, renderings, presentations, spec sheets, and production-ready artwork.
• Knowledge of materials, color, components, finishes, and manufacturing considerations.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to translate creative concepts into clear, actionable design specifications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Portfolio required demonstrating physical product, accessories, packaging, or related consumer product design work.

Nice to have

• Experience designing products for retail or wholesale distribution
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as Rhino, Blender, or similar
• Experience with licensed products or licensor approval processes

About the company

Little Words Project is a brand built around positivity, self-expression, gifting, and community. They are expanding their product assortment into accessories, gifts, and lifestyle products.