Associate Designer, Cook & Dine

Earthbound

. Create concepts, sketches, product and decoration artwork for cookware, bakeware, GCLH and luggage under senior designer direction .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product and surface design with a strong portfolio showcasing kitchen and home products. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint, with a solid understanding of materials and decoration methods.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Industrial DesignProficiency In Adobe IllustratorProficiency In Adobe PhotoshopProduct Design ExperienceStrong Design Skills

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Hard Skills

Product DesignSurface DesignCAD ProductionColor CalloutsSpec SheetsTech PacksDecoration TechniquesTrend ResearchMood BoardsKitchen Materials Knowledge

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsHighly OrganizedDetail-OrientedProactiveAdaptable

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointAdobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop

Industry Keywords

CookwareBakewareGCLHLuggageKitchen TextilesBrand ContinuitySupplier Design PackagesDesign ReviewsTrade ShowsPresentation Decks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create concepts, sketches, product and decoration artwork for cookware, bakeware, GCLH and luggage under senior designer direction
Turn approved concepts into production-ready CADs, artwork, color callouts, spec sheets and tech packs
Prepare supplier design packages, send direction, and track renderings, strike-offs and samples
Join sample and design reviews, take notes, and help write supplier redlines and feedback
Partner with the Product Development team in Bentonville to organize briefs, files and timelines
Attend alignment meetings and line reviews with the Walmart team
Build presentation decks and present work as skills develop
Research trends, competitors, materials and decoration techniques
Build trend and mood boards informing seasonal direction
Maintain brand continuity across Walmart private label home brands, including coordination with kitchen textiles
Support kitchen textiles and other home categories as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Ceramics, Surface or Textile Design, or a related field
1-2 years of professional experience in product or surface design
Portfolio showing strong design skills, ideally including kitchen, tabletop or home product
Basic understanding of hard kitchen materials and decoration methods, such as ceramics, glass, plastics, metal, decals, glazes and printing, or a strong eagerness to learn them
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and PowerPoint for presentations
Willingness to travel occasionally to Bentonville, supplier factories and trade shows
Passion for cookware, bakeware, GCLH and luggage, with a sharp eye for color, form, pattern and brand appropriateness
Clear communication skills and ability to explain design thinking and take feedback
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Proactive, curious and adaptable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid schedule: in office Monday through Wednesday and remote on Thursday and Friday
Occasional travel to Bentonville, supplier factories and trade shows