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. Responsibilities- Conceptualization 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!