Product and Design Developer at All Across Africa

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create and design new product lines for upcoming year and seasons with the direction of the creative director
• Develop spec packs with teams, complete with product pricing, components and order information
• Design and invent new ways to differentiate product lines each season
• Research, sketch and develop physical samples of new designs made from African material.
• Research history of Bolgatanga weaving skills and understand their weaving history, cultural designs, and significance of handcrafted product
• Suggest new trending colors, functions, textures and designs to incorporate in each seasons design for baskets and other woven products
• Significantly improve and increase productive capacity and efficiency by creating step-by-step training materials for staff and artisans, quality control documents and checklists, and suggesting creative process improvements on sourcing and utilizing materials
• Create and design new product lines for upcoming year and seasons with the direction of the executive leadership
• Develop spec packs complete with product pricing, components and order information
• Create order documents, organizing and indexing all designed product
• Establish ways to differentiate product line from competitors
• Research and sketch new designs made from African materials
• Brainstorm on new product lines and opportunities for new market introductions and future buyer meetings
• Support package design for product
• Create samples for market prospects 3-6 months prior to training programs (when possible)
• Prototype execution: being hands-on is a must!
• Write status reports to COO, Creative Director and Senior Designer on a weekly basis
• Sending images / comments of design samples to U.S. Team on a weekly basis
• Attend meetings via Skype with U.S Team on a weekly basis

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education or experience with a specific focus on design: textile design, color theory and/or product development
• Must have experience designing and developing products from beginning concepts to end production
• Effective organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
• Must be able to sketch, use Adobe design tools and communicate clearly and effectively
• Must have a proven ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, energy, independence, quality-control procedures and self-motivation

Compensation

• Salary - Depends on Experience.
• Company house in Bolga for your stay.
• All work related travel expenses will be paid for.
• Lunch will be provided on work days