Junior Product Designer (Contract)

About Creator Crafted:
Creator Crafted develops high-quality, officially licensed RuneScape merchandise including LED signs, mouse pads, metal posters and more. Working alongside some of the most gifted artists from the RuneScape community, we aim to capture the game's legendary charm and translate it into tangible pieces that fill our customers' space with nostalgia for years to come.

Founded in 2023 by gaming talent management agency, Crusader Talent, and legendary YouTuber, 'Crumb', we are rapidly diversifying our product portfolio by introducing new product categories and developing innovative products in new gaming titles.

About the role
You will assist in the entire project journey, from concept to customer. This role involves supporting the creation of product plans that align with business goals and working with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch products that meet customer expectations. You will work alongside the marketing team to brand and promote products directly to consumers, help manage financial performance including pricing and budgeting, and utilize customer feedback to refine and optimize product offerings. This position reports to the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO).


Responsibilities
- Assist in executing the product development roadmap to align with overall business goals and meet consumer needs;
- Conduct market research to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning;
- Coordinate and collaborate with freelance artists to create assets relevant to products;
- Support product development process from concept to launch. This includes managing growing design and manufacturing teams to ensure new products meet desired specifications and quality standards;
- Monitor customer feedback and product performance post-launch to iterate and make improvements. This involves analyzing usage data, customer reviews, and direct feedback to refine products;
- Manage the product research and development budgets and implement pricing strategies to balance affordability with financial stability;
- Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with global manufacturing partners across the full product portfolio.

Requirements
- Strong graphic design skills, with proficiency in Adobe suite for creating product concepts and visualizations;
- Experience in product management or a related field within consumer goods or e-commerce is preferred, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams;
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Art, Engineering, or a related field (Preferred, not required);
- Proficient with Notion, G-Suite products, and advanced knowledge of Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel;
- Ability to assist in managing various aspects of a product throughout its lifecycle;
- Understanding of Shopify and e-commerce;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Well-versed in gaming culture and the creator economy.