Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Junior Designer for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. This entry-level role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented candidate who wants to grow within the home décor and mass-market product development space.

The Project Junior Designer will assist with the design and development of home décor products for mass market accounts and private label programs. This is a collaborative environment where you will work closely with Sales, Account Directors, Senior Designers, sample teams, and cross-functional departments to bring new product concepts from idea to sample, costing, and production support.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys creative brainstorming, product development, trend research, and hands-on coordination. The team environment is fast paced, supportive, and focused on helping developing designers build technical product knowledge, improve presentation skills, and gain exposure to the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist Senior Designers, Sales, and Account Directors in developing product lines for assigned customer accounts.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh, customer-appropriate ideas for new home décor product concepts.
- Communicate with the in-house sample team to request samples, develop new product builds, and support product development timelines.
- Prepare and update Bills of Materials, product specifications, setup sheets, and related documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Support showroom setup, sample shipments, product presentations, and meeting recap materials for the Sales Team.
- Track industry trends, market activity, and customer preferences to support relevant and innovative product development.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $24 to $28 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support design and development of home décor products for mass market and private label accounts.
- Prepare accurate product specifications, Bills of Materials, and customer product setup sheets.
- Coordinate sample requests, product documentation, presentations, and cross-functional project tasks.
- Assist with multiple design and product development projects in a fast-paced production environment.

- 1 to 2 years of related experience preferred, or strong entry-level skills with relevant design training or project experience.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to create accurate specifications, BOMs, and product documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with sales, design, sample teams, and internal departments.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Interest in home décor, product development, production planning, and trend-driven consumer products.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience in picture framing, interior design, home décor, or related consumer product categories.
- Experience supporting sample development, showroom setup, product presentations, or customer-facing product documentation.
- Familiarity with mass-market retail, private label product development, or production-oriented design processes.

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