Job Description:
The Design Department at MATTEO is looking for a creative candidate
with a background in product or design who is in the process of
building their skill sets and establishing their career. This
candidate is someone who wants to develop themselves laterally across
the different facets of the design and development process— from
working with mood boards to being a liaison to the vendors. This
candidate wants to nurture a project and see it to fruition.
As a company, MATTEO is constantly learning and improving, never
passive, and dedicated to the art of creating a product. This
candidate will look at the history of MATTEO to help find its future.
Essential Attributes
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Understanding and appreciation of Matteo aesthetic
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Adobe proficiency: Photoshop, Illustrator
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Microsoft Office proficiency: Excel
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Knowledge of sewn products / textile
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Passion for home products
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Hands-on and energetic
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Work closely with Design team to help articulate and execute projects
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Produces and updates product specifications and tech packs in all
categories: bed, bath, table and apparel
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Builds and maintains mood boards for print and product
development updates
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Assists in design and creation of new products
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Assists in research of trends, techniques, and materials
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Works closely with our Production Department and in-house factory
to communicate design vision from concept to finished product
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Acts as liaison between the Design team and the Production team
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Reviews samples with the Design team and Production team for
construction, fabric, and aesthetic execution
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Analyzes all Fabric/Trim necessary to produce sample and advises
Purchasing Coordinator
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Helps to cost final product
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Coordinates sample production to ensure samples are ordered and
shipped in accordance with calendar needs, including
Pre-production (PP) samples and Top of Production (TOP) samples
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Maintains consistent and thorough records of samples, lab dips
and fabrics
