Product Designer

placeAuckland calendar_month 

Reports to General Manager and Marketing Manager

We are seeking a motivated recent graduate Product Designer to join our team and contribute ?to the design and development of coffee-related products specifically tailored for the Chinese ?export market. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to apply academic ?knowledge in a real-world setting while developing expertise in cultural design adaptation and ?international market requirements.?

The successful candidate will work under guidance to support the design of innovative coffee ?packaging, assist in developing retail product information materials, and learn about ?compliance requirements for export markets. This role provides valuable experience in ?combining creative design with cultural understanding and market research.?

Key Responsibilities;

Design & Development ?

?-Assist in designing coffee-related products for export to China
  • Support the creation of packaging designs that reflect brand identity and cultural preferences
  • Contribute to modern packaging solutions incorporating sustainable and recycling materials
  • Help develop retail product information materials including displays, brochures, and digital ?assets
  • Learn production processes and collaborate with vendors to understand design feasibility
-Market Research & Compliance (learning-focused)?
  • Research Chinese coffee culture trends and consumer preferences
  • Assist in investigating labelling requirements and compliance standards for Chinese export ?markets
  • Stay informed about regulatory changes affecting product packaging in target markets
  • Support competitive analysis activities to understand market positioning
Creative Development
  • Demonstrate artistic excellence in all design outputs
  • Maintain consistency with brand guidelines while adapting for cultural relevance
  • Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders
  • Iterate designs based on feedback and market testing results
Professional Development & Collaboration
  • Work closely with General Manager and Marketing Manager to learn strategic design thinking
  • Collaborate with various teams to understand business operations
  • Develop professional communication skills in both English and Mandarin

-Participate in cross-functional project teams

Essential Qualifications

Education
  • Recent Bachelor's degree in Product Design as a major from an accredited institution
  • Strong foundation in design principles and methodology

-Academic projects demonstrating design thinking and problem-solving abilities

Language Requirements
  • Must speak Mandarin Chinese at Grade A level or native proficiency
  • IELTS score of 5.5 or greater (or equivalent English proficiency)?
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both languages for business purposes
Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe XD for user experience and interface design

-?Solid skills in Adobe Illustrator (Ai) for vector graphics and illustration

?-Working knowledge of Figma for collaborative design and prototyping
?-Understanding of modern packaging design principles (academic or practical experience)?
?-Interest in sustainable design practices and recycling materials
?-Strong artistic abilities and visual communication skills
  • Industry Interest & Cultural Awareness
?-Interest in the coffee industry or hospitality sector (experience preferred but not essential)?
  • Basic familiarity with coffee culture in China or willingness to learn quickly

?-Interested in international markets and cultural adaptation in design

Desirable Qualifications

Entrepreneurship & Initiative
  • Evidence of entrepreneurship skills or innovative thinking (university projects, competitions, ?etc.)?
?-Experience in taking projects from concept to completion (academic or personal)?
?-Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities

?-Leadership experience in group projects or extracurricular activities

Additional Skills
  • Basic knowledge of 3D modelling software
?-Photography skills or interest in product documentation
?-Understanding of printing processes (academic knowledge acceptable)?

?-Interest in international trade and export markets

Application Requirements

Portfolio Submission
Submit a portfolio demonstrating:?
  • Design skills developed during studies and any practical experience

?-Academic and personal projects showcasing creativity and technical ability

?-Examples of packaging design or related consumer product work
?-Evidence of cultural awareness in design solutions (if available)?

?-Any projects demonstrating sustainable design thinking

Portfolio Guidelines
  • Submit portfolio in PDF format (maximum 20MB)?
?-Include 6-10 of your best design projects (academic and personal work welcome)?
?-Provide brief descriptions of each project including objectives, process, and learning ?outcomes
?-Highlight any work experience related to coffee, hospitality, or cultural design considerations
?-Include examples of work created using XD, Illustrator, and Figma

?-Academic projects and conceptual work are highly valued

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