Product Designer

Product Designer Cruise & Entertainment Location: Cleveland, OH (Hybrid)Job Type: Full-TimeAbout PulsarPulsar is a trend-driven product company that creates and delivers assortments designed to lead, sell, and perform across retail, cruise, and entertainment channels.We partner with leading retailers and cruise operators to build product programs that drive conversion, increase sell-through, and generate repeat purchase. Our approach integrates product, creative, sales, and global supply into one cohesive system, enabling speed to market and consistent execution.Our model integrates product, creative, sales, and global supply into one cohesive system, enabling speed to market and consistent execution. With deep expertise across trend, design, sourcing, and production, we deliver end-to-end programs built for real-world retail performance.Position Overview This position focuses on designing products for Cruise and Entertainment customers, including craft kits, photo frames, and promotional giveaways, with occasional opportunities to support mainstream retail projects.The Product Designer manages the end-to-end design process for assigned projects from concept through production. Responsibilities include ideation, design development, planogram creation, prototyping, and delivering compelling presentations.This mid-level role also involves designing products and packaging, creating presentations and collateral materials, building mockups, and supporting additional projects as needed. We are seeking candidates with a strong foundation in both graphic and product design.Essential Duties & Responsibilities Design and Artwork CreationDesign innovative and functional consumer products and product packaging from concept through deliveryCreate compelling presentations and pitches including digital mockups Translate trends and/or client branding into eye-catching products Work within multiple styles and under a variety of brand guidelines Produce technically correct factory ready files that are ready for production Team  CollaborationBrainstorm with fellow designers to create new and innovative productsAssist the production team with factory file preparation and alterations Work closely with the Product Development team to ensure the creation of functional products, must understand how to read and how to follow product specsAlign with Art Director and Product Management on project updates, timelines, and deliverables Project Ownership Work on multiple complex projects simultaneously while owning deadlines and deliverablesBalance creativity with tight turnaround times, revisions, and technical challenges for numerous projectsAdapt to working in a rapidly changing and evolving environment.Familiarity with project management software/tools like Monday.com is a plusKnowledge, Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher preferred in Graphic Design or Product Design3-5 years of experience in design for hard-goods products and/or branding; experience working with licensed assets is a bonus.A portfolio demonstrating design projects from concept to completion. Candidates without a portfolio will not be consideredExcellent team player with strong work ethic and personal accountabilityIntuitive creative problem solver, curious, and self-motivatedStrong communication with the ability to work cross-functionally with numerous departmentsComfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environmentExperience working across retail, cruise, or entertainment product categories preferredTechnical SkillsAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applicationsStrong composition and typography skills with knowledge of layouts, design fundamentals, and print processes Ability to conceptualize and develop ideas through group and independent brainstormingExcellent understanding of branding and ability to work within brand guidelinesComfortable leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or similar)Experience trend forecasting is a plus!Why PulsarEntrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with high ownershipCollaborative team across product, sales, creative, and global supplyOpportunity to build products that reach global retail and entertainment marketsHybrid work environment with flexibilityBenefits Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) planSimple IRA plan with company matchingHealth, dental, and vision insurance coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA) for eligible expensesHybrid schedule, Tuesday-Wednesday in-office and Monday/Friday work-from-home Additional in-office time may be required based on project demandsA family-owned company with an established entrepreneurial cultureDowntown Cleveland location (Tyler Village) with free parkingCleveland entertainment budget to enhance work-life balanceThis position offers a competitive compensation package, with pay commensurate with experience within the $60,000 - $65,000 range.