Product & Graphic Designer

About Esthetic Living

Esthetic Living is a U.S.-based home decor brand dedicated to crafting beautifully designed products inspired by artisanal techniques and everyday life. Their portfolio spans Swedish dishcloths, block-printed textiles, trays, candles, wax melts, bowls, and additional home accessories. Collaborating with artisans and manufacturers globally, the company serves wholesale and e-commerce customers throughout North America.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Product & Graphic Designer to become part of our expanding team in Ahmedabad, India. This role calls for a creative individual passionate about product design, familiar with manufacturing demands, and enthusiastic about contributing to the creation of elegant home decor collections for an international audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceive and develop new home decor items and seasonal product lines.
• Design repeat patterns, illustrations, color schemes, and product concepts.
• Investigate design trends, color palettes, material uses, and customer preferences.
• Collaborate closely with artisans and manufacturing partners to ensure designs are both appealing and production-ready.
• Assist in curating coordinated collections across diverse product categories.
• Conduct product photography for online platforms, wholesale catalogs, and marketing collateral.
• Create lifestyle imagery and engaging visual content for various digital and advertising channels.
• Edit and retouch product photos to achieve a professional finish.
• Prepare production-ready artwork suitable for block, screen, and digital printing, as well as packaging, labels, inserts, and hang tags.
• Guarantee all artwork aligns with manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain well-organized production files and manage version control diligently.
• Design print and digital marketing materials including catalogs, brochures, display assets, and packaging.
• Support branding efforts, ensuring visual consistency with Esthetic Living's identity.
• Organize digital assets such as artwork libraries, photography, and production files efficiently.
• Coordinate with U.S. teams, artisans, manufacturers, and marketing staff to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to enhance product presentation and streamline design workflows.

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in Graphic Design, Product Design or a related area.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop at an advanced level.
• Practical experience creating artwork for commercial printing or manufacturing stages.
• Strong skills in product photography and image editing techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of color management and print-preparation processes.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
• Capability to work independently, especially in remote set-ups.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Background in designing home decor, textiles, gift items, stationery, packaging, or consumer goods.
• Experience working with textile printing or decorative surface design.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Lightroom.
• Understanding of AI-enhanced creative tools.
• Experience collaborating with production and manufacturing teams.

The Ideal Candidate

• Possesses a keen eye for color, layout, and styling of products.
• Enjoys turning creative ideas into marketable products.
• Is inquisitive, highly organized, and motivated to learn continuously.
• Demonstrates initiative and project ownership from ideation to final production.
• Aims to grow into a pivotal creative leader within the company.

What We Offer

• This is a full-time, long-term position within a flourishing U.S.-based home decor brand.
• Direct engagement with international artisans and manufacturers.
• In-depth exposure to various facets including product development, branding, photography, and production.
• Creative autonomy and the chance to influence upcoming collections.
• Prospects for career advancement into senior product design or creative leadership roles.

Application Process

Candidates should provide the following materials:

• A detailed resume.
• A comprehensive portfolio demonstrating skills in product design, packaging, print artwork, photography, and lifestyle imagery (mandatory for consideration).
• A concise cover letter explaining the motivation to apply for this role.