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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Familiarity with current color, font and print trends and stylesConduct frequent research in the market place for new and current trend, new piece typesTranslate trends into concepts that fit the Mud Pie brandAssist Design Director and Designers with spec designsConduct and review product revisions with department DirectorIdentify piece types and products for developmentPrepare presentation materials for line previewsResponsible for assisting with sample review and approvalIndependently design one to two collections with Supervisor approvalVersatility and resourcefulness in design styles and techniquesParticipate in design meetings and reviewsRequirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design or related design fieldEntry level candidates with the right experience that are willing to grow with Mud PieProficient in Adobe Suite (In-Design, Photoshop) with expertise in Adobe IllustratorExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong time management and creative problem solving skillsStrong creative vision including style, color and pattern directionProven ability to multi-task under deadline pressure with excellent follow throughAbility to manage product design in fast-paced as deadline driven environmentWorks well with a team but independently with minimal direction