Earthbound

Designer

• Set and communicate design direction for indoor furniture categories
• Review and redline supplier submissions — concepts, CADs, renderings, and physical samples
• Collaborate with the Design Director, Product Development counterparts, and sourcing partners
• Create original designs and concept direction when needed
• Monitor the competitive landscape, analyze sales data, and research new materials

Designer – Indoor Furniture

Business Development Rep

• Research and build targeted prospecting lists of potential licensee partners
• Drive outreach to prospective licensees
• Track and maintain pipeline status across client accounts
• Support the Director in deal negotiations
• Participate in client and licensee meetings
• Assist in preparing client-facing materials
• Help identify cross-client opportunities
• Support trade show strategy and execution
• Partner with the Brand & Product team and legal on deal flow logistics
• Maintain organized records of licensee contacts

Licensing Business Development Manager

Brand Manager

• Research & Competitive Analysis
• Conduct competitive analysis and white space research across consumer categories including fashion, HBA, home, and food
• Study trend forecasting, market insights, and consumer behavior to identify brand opportunities
• Synthesize research into clear, actionable creative direction
• Concept & Visual Language
• Translate insights into a cohesive brand aesthetic — defining the color, texture, material, and visual DNA of a brand or collection
• Think in terms of collections and assortments, not just individual items — identifying what products belong together as a story or consumer solution
• Develop seasonal or thematic creative briefs that set the direction for a brand or product line
• Contribute to fashion and home decor design with a strong eye for materials, silhouettes, finishes, and trends
• Visual Identity & Brand Design
• Can design across the full brand ecosystem — logo design, brand identity, packaging, graphic design, and marketing materials
• Ensure a consistent visual through-line across all brand touchpoints
• Concept and develop presentation layouts and design assets to hand off to team members
• Pitch & Value Proposition Development
• Partner with the Creative Director and cross-functional licensing teams to develop creative brand POVs to sell into client
• Craft captivating, forward-thinking pitch decks that communicate brand strategy, aesthetic direction, and product vision compellingly
• Frame work around clear value propositions and white space opportunities that resonate with internal stakeholders
• Product & Style Guide Development
• Lead and contribute to physical product development, from concept through to production
• Develop style guides that codify the brand aesthetic and ensure consistency across the product line
• Collaborate with the team to ensure creative vision translates accurately into final product
• Supplier & Production
• As needed, manage supplier relationships throughout the product development process
• Communicate creative direction clearly to suppliers and licensee partners to ensure product integrity from concept to shelf

Designer – Indoor Furniture

Licensing Business Development Manager

Brand Development Designer – Mass Consumer Brands