Reports to: Co-founder & Chief Creative OfficerWork: Hybrid (3 Days In Office)About Super SmallsAt Super Smalls, our mission is to create joyful moments and connections that amplify the magic of childhood. We inspire play and encourage self-expression through our elevated, luxury-inspired accessories and crafts, designed to delight both kids and adults. As a craft and toy brand for the new generation, we offer a range of products—from pretend play and dress-up to DIY kits, jewelry, and cold-weather gear—all infused with a playful, fashionable touch. Every detail, including packaging, is crafted to ensure our products create lasting joy.Role OverviewWe’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Product Designer to join our innovative team. As the Senior Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our physical products. We are looking for an individual with a keen eye for design, a deep understanding of materials and manufacturing processes, and a passion for creating exceptional products that resonate with our customers.ResponsibilitiesConceptualization and Design: Manage all end-to-end product design, from initial concept through development and final approval. Ability to conceptualize, collaborate, and design across multiple categories in the kids space (including play, jewelry, dress-up, crafts, and accessories), always fostering imaginative and self-expressive experiences.Product Assortment Strategy: Collaborate closely with Founder/Chief Creative Officer to bring Super Smalls products to life and create a product assortment that aligns with the brand’s business strategy and goals.Tech Packs Creation: Create detailed specifications and renderings for product designs to be shared with vendors, ensuring accuracy and feasibility for production.Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the development process in partnership with Senior Director of Product Development & Sourcing to optimize efficiencies throughout the entire product development calendar across multiple seasons and collections.Packaging: Create and maintain all packaging designs for the product line, including applying illustrations, photography, and licensed artwork as applicable.Vendor Communication: Own all design-related direct communication with vendors from spec-out to final proto approval across all developments, in tandem with Senior Director of Product Development & Sourcing.Lead and Coordinate Cross-Functional Design Efforts: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive storytelling, especially for collaborations and licensing collections, while maintaining brand identity and appeal.Additional Tasks: Support the CCO and Senior Director of Sourcing & PD with additional projects as needed, contributing to the overall success of the design team.Qualifications- NYC-based, able to work in our New York, NY office.- 8+ years of experience creating kids products.- Experience managing outside freelance designers and illustrators.- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.- Ability to communicate with vendors to ensure manufacturing quality, timelines, and compliance standards.- Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions.- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite for Mac: Illustrator & Photoshop required.- Basic understanding of children’s product safety regulations is a plus.- Experience working with licensed brands is a plus.Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated annual compensation for this role is $120,000+ commensurate with experience.If you meet these criteria and are a talented and passionate Senior Product Designer looking to contribute to a fast-growing brand that celebrates play and imagination, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio to careers@supersmalls.com with the job title in the subject line. Join us in crafting the future of play-inspired design!