PD Craft Coordinator 
Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets. We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7,000 independent specialty retailers.
Don’t meet every requirement listed below? Design Group is committed to building a talented network of diverse employees, so if you’re excited about this position but your background doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply regardless. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
Location(s)
Wyomissing, PA
What Will I Do In This Role?
• Create models and prototypes for packaging or beauty shots.
• Maintain accurate records of raw materials used when making prototypes to ensure product BOMs include correct materials/quantities.
• Review and test new raw materials for crafting products and provide feedback on quality.
• Assist with gathering project components for freelance crafters.
• Research, identify and incorporate trends applicable to the craft market.
• Assist in propping of product photo shoots.
• Work with Marketing and Website teams to develop creative content and promotions.
• Assist with development of social media content for in-house brands.
• Assist as needed with providing appropriate responses to customer service questions and issues.
• Coordinate model stitching with overseas factories (scheduling, supplies, and invoicing).
• Assist as needed with checking components in pre-production samples and supplying feedback on quality.
What Skills Do I Need?
• Bachelor’s degree in a creative field or equivalent level of on-the-job training with craft products.
• 5 years of creative design experience and an understanding of basic production processes.
• Experience with needlecrafts (cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint) and textile arts (sewing, quilting). Experience with crochet and knitting a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail, excellent ability to collaborate with others, and an engaging and self-motivating work ethic.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) and Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
What Does Design Group Offer Me?
We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive employee benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) plan with a company matching program, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), life insurance, and access to additional employee resources. Contributions for these benefits are a mix of employee-paid, cost-sharing, and company-paid. We also provide paid time off plans, including vacation, holidays, and family leave options.
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Our application window remains open until the position is filled, without a specific closing date.
Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other non-merit based factors . Individuals with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, dedicated to recruiting and retaining a talented, varied workforce. We integrate diversity into our products, marketing, and partnerships. Internally, we promote diversity through initiatives like employee referral programs, creating a well-rounded and inclusive workplace.