Role Purpose
Our mission is to empower people who can't help but create! Combining cutting-edge expertise in digital marketing, technology, content and eCommerce, Craftsy is a proud new member of the NBCUniversal family. Armed with new partners and infinite possibilities, we’re eager to continue building a customer-first lifestyle learning brand for passionate makers. Our team here navigates challenges by trusting in each other and using data as our compass. We’ve only scratched the surface and we’re ready for more!
To live up to our company’s mission, we are committed to delivering high quality project kits to our passionate crafting consumers. As a Product Development Assistant, you will play a critical role in developing these project kits by managing pattern design across many categories, collaborating with category experts to deliver technical excellence, and jumping in on as-needed graphic design projects.
Responsibilities

• Design and maintain pattern template standards and collection specific iterations for multiple categories with cross-functional collaboration
• Lead relationship with external printing vendor for on time deliveries, printing standards, and file uploads of physical patterns
• Oversee pattern creation timelines and effectively inform team members of expected delivery dates while managing changing priorities
• Support in as-needed eCommerce graphic design projects like packaging, class instructions, etc.
• Develop expertise in project kit instructions, diagrams, and tools, and effectively communicate techniques to the team for optimal process execution
• Work closely with the Product Development Team to develop designs into real textile prints, other products as needed
• Partner with international mills to advance artwork through color and technique by reviewing strike offs and communicating through pitch sheets and spec sheets
• Measure samples, organize product bins, and immersing oneself in physical product. This role is not always staring at a computer!
• Manage quality assurance for pre-production goods with PPS and TOP sample checks

Role Purpose
Our mission is to empower people who can't help but create! Combining cutting-edge expertise in digital marketing, technology, content and eCommerce, Craftsy is a proud new member of the NBCUniversal family. Armed with new partners and infinite possibilities, we’re eager to continue building a customer-first lifestyle learning brand for passionate makers. Our team here navigates challenges by trusting in each other and using data as our compass. We’ve only scratched the surface and we’re ready for more!
To live up to our company’s mission, we are committed to delivering high quality project kits to our passionate crafting consumers. As a Product Development Assistant, you will play a critical role in developing these project kits by managing pattern design across many categories, collaborating with category experts to deliver technical excellence, and jumping in on as-needed graphic design projects.
Responsibilities

• Design and maintain pattern template standards and collection specific iterations for multiple categories with cross-functional collaboration
• Lead relationship with external printing vendor for on time deliveries, printing standards, and file uploads of physical patterns
• Oversee pattern creation timelines and effectively inform team members of expected delivery dates while managing changing priorities
• Support in as-needed eCommerce graphic design projects like packaging, class instructions, etc.
• Develop expertise in project kit instructions, diagrams, and tools, and effectively communicate techniques to the team for optimal process execution
• Work closely with the Product Development Team to develop designs into real textile prints, other products as needed
• Partner with international mills to advance artwork through color and technique by reviewing strike offs and communicating through pitch sheets and spec sheets
• Measure samples, organize product bins, and immersing oneself in physical product. This role is not always staring at a computer!
• Manage quality assurance for pre-production goods with PPS and TOP sample checks

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design or related field
• 1+ years experience in Design, Product Development or related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Data-Merge, Excel
• An eye for color and ability to effectively give color direction for manufacturing
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables with strong organization skills and attention to detail
Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice as needed
• Must be willing to work in Denver, CO
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.