SUMMARY

The Product Design Assistant assists the product development team and is responsible for managing the strike off review process and comments in the Product Lifecyle Management tool, managing the library of strike approvals, and communicating comments/approvals to manufacturing partners. They will assist in performing color, scale and layout modifications to prints where necessary. They will partner with the Design Team on any meeting preparation and will work with cross-functional partners on needed materials. The Product Design Assistant will play a critical role in delivering work in accordance with each category’s guidelines as well as in accordance with the JOANN mission and vision.

JOB DUTIES

• Managing design production (strike-off) comments and approvals utilizing PLM tools. This will include excel navigation in time & action calendars. Effectively communicate to various manufacturing partners worldwide. Must use clear written and verbal communication give precise color and scale direction.

• Execute print, pattern, color adjustments for designs to create production ready files. Ability to create repeatable art files, color reduction, file cleaning, organize files to send to vendors.

• Partner with the Design Team on any meeting and handoff preparation. This will include space clean up, asset printing, arranging by trend with direction from design lead or manager.

• Responsible for Data Asset Maintenance for files to align with organization standards. Taxonomy direction, uploading and downloading files to support design needs and asset creation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in graphic design or illustration

Experience Minimum: 0-2 years of design/production experience working in-house or for a creative agency.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role requires in-person attendance 4 days a week at the Store Support Center (SSC) located in Hudson, OH. Flexibility to work remotely when requested is determined by management and business needs.
• Sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods while maintaining focus and productivity.
• Move around an office space and between buildings on a large campus, including reaching for files, retail product, supplies, or equipment, as well as the ability to adapt to various workstation setups.
• Work standard business hours and extended hours as needed based on task and project demands.
• Utilization of all communication styles - written, verbal, electronic options.
• Lift and carry office supplies, documents, retail product or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds as needed for tasks such as organizing or setting up workstations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience using Excel, MAC platform, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, with CAD system knowledge is a required
• An understanding of graphic design, composition and type
• Understanding of a color spectrophotometer
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, along with keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and team-player mentality
• Ability to multi-task high volume and prioritize while working under tight deadlines

This position will be located at:

5555 Darrow Road Hudson, OH 44236

Eligibility for benefits and incentives is dependent upon employment status. JOANN offers the following benefits and incentives to eligible Team Members:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans 
• Company-paid basic, Optional, and Dependent life insurance 
• Long-term disability and Company-paid Short-term disability 
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time  
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Team Member Discount

For more details on benefits and eligibility requirements, Click Here or visit https://joann.myben.site/

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