DESIGNER: ACCESSORIES-HARDLINES (HYBRID)

Canna Style, a leader in cannabis accessory design, is looking for a Product Designer to join our design team in LIC, NY.

Established in 2019, Canna Style has quickly become a leader in the cannabis accessory space by reimagining how smoking accessories look, feel and function. Join us as we enter our next journey, expanding into new cannabis product categories, while we also expand our customer base by pivoting our designs to reach a broader market.

Our dream candidate is enthusiastic about the growing cannabis market, passionate about product design, has experience designing in any 3D hardline goods product category, can ideate innovative designs with mass market appeal and is a stickler for details.

This role will design 3D hard products such as glass pipes, aluminum grinders, as well as surface designs such as prints and packaging.

This position manages 1 direct report. This position reports directly into the founder who is also the Creative Director.

This position is a hybrid role, 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. Our office is in Long Island City, New York (NYC).

As a Product Designer at Canna Style, you will drive the creative and technical development of our product line, from concept to production. You will be responsible for identifying emerging trends and consumer needs, conceptualizing innovative designs, and developing technical specifications to bring your vision to market. Your expertise will ensure our products are aesthetically compelling, commercially viable, functional, user-friendly, cost-effective, and manufacturable.

Must haves:

· Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop: including tech pack creation, product specs, repeat prints and placement graphics

· Ability to digitally draw 3D sketches

· Ability to design into cost targets and understand technical feasibility

· Experience developing products with suppliers outside the USA

· Meticulous attention to detail when creating tech packs and approving samples

· Blue-sky thinker, creativity and imagination are a must

· Ability to convert blue sky thinking and merchandising feedback into commercially viable products

· Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills

· Strong organizational and time-management skills, ability to work independently

· Proven track record of successfully bringing innovative and commercially viable products to market

· Minimum 3 years of experience as a full-time product designer

· Ability to commute to Long Island City, New York 3 days a week

Nice to haves:

· Ability to create 3D models with any 3D software

· Ability to create precise technical drawings

· Ability to create artistic hand-sketched illustrations for printed products/packaging

· Experience working in a small company dynamic

· Experience managing at least 1 direct report

Salary Range $80,000 to $130,000 depending on experience. Must be proficient in creating 3D models to qualify for the higher end of this salary range.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person