Sample Maker
Job Title: Sample Maker
Location: New Providence, NJ (onsite 5 days per week)
Overview:
Are you a crafter at heart? Do you enjoy working with your hands and building products/projects? If so, this is the role for you! We are seeking a crafter to join our Sample Room team where you’ll be responsible for printing, gluing, painting, and putting together samples of our products that will be sent to our retail customers.
What You'll Do:
Intake sample requests (via computer) from our Merchandising and Design teams
Assemble mockups using packaging and components provided
Measure and cut packaging materials to assemble as needed for assigned projects
Mounting of showroom wall graphics, trend boards, and signage
Move product and reset showroom
Mount and prepare boards for trade shows, customer presentations and/or PR events
Craft product mockups for photography and presentation purposes
Ensure accuracy of all work to ensure highest quality product is sent to our customers
Ensure project deadlines are met
What You Bring:
Must have a personal interest in crafting and/or design/printing
Must have the ability to work onsite in our New Providence, NJ office daily from 8:30am-5:30pm
Expert crafting skills for creating projects and demo samples is required
Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Experience with X-Acto knives a must
Must be able to grasp/hold cutting equipment, paintbrushes, etc. for extended periods of time
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must have excellent multitasking and organizational skills
Must be detail-oriented
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is a plus
Knowledge of printing machines is beneficial
Spray paint skills for prototypes and 3D prints is a plus
Crochet skills are a plus
Ability to work occasional overtime as needed