Product Designer

About Craft Club

At Craft Club, we're on a mission to make creativity accessible to everyone. We deliver complete craft kits straight to our customers' doors - with all the tools, materials, and step-by-step tutorials needed to create something beautiful. Made by craft lovers for total newbies and crafty pros alike, we believe that creativity is for everyone, whether you think you're an artist or not

About the Role

We're seeking a passionate Product Designer to join our team and create the next generation of craft kits that inspire creativity and bring joy to makers everywhere. This role combines creative design expertise with practical production knowledge to develop craft kits that are beautiful, achievable, and utterly delightful from unboxing to finished project.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Product Development

• Design innovative craft kits that balance creativity with accessibility for crafters of all skill levels
• Create comprehensive kit concepts including all tools, materials, and instructional content
• Develop product lines across our diverse range of craft types and styles
• Manage the complete product lifecycle from initial concept to customer-ready kits
• Develop and implement processes and systems to streamline product development, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration

Production & Manufacturing

• Collaborate with factories and suppliers to source quality materials and tools
• Design kits with careful consideration of packaging, shipping, and the unboxing experience
• Develop production specifications that ensure consistent quality across all kit components
• Optimise kit designs for cost-effectiveness while maintaining our premium quality standards

Customer-Focused Design

• Create craft projects that offer that perfect "me-time" creative experience
• Design clear, beginner-friendly instructions and consider video tutorial requirements
• Research craft trends and customer feedback to inform new kit development
• Ensure all kits deliver on our promise: no extra shopping needed

What We're Looking For

We want someone who gets that special feeling of creating something with your hands - and can design kits that spark that joy in others. You'll understand both the craft-lover who's been creating for years and the total newbie who's nervous about their first project. The ideal candidate combines artistic vision with practical know-how, ensuring every kit we create is achievable, enjoyable, and fun

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in product design or fashion design
• Genuine passion for and hands-on experience with crafts (paper crafts, soft crafts, needlework, etc.)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design skills and creative problem-solving
• Excellent understanding of design principles, materials, and production processes
• Ability to create technical drawings and specifications
• Strong skills in the Adobe Creative Suit and Microsoft Office (Excel and Powerpoint specifically)
• Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple products simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in technical tools, such as Gerber, Lectra or other PLM systems
• Experience in textile design or working with fabric-based products
• Background in working with commercial teams and understanding market dynamics
• Established relationships with manufacturers or production facilities
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and eco-friendly materials
• Experience with craft industry and material sourcing
• Understanding of instructional design or educational content creation

What You'll Bring

• A maker's mindset with deep appreciation for the crafting journey
• Empathy for crafters at all skill levels, especially beginners
• Commercial acumen to balance creativity with business objectives
• Collaborative spirit to work across teams and with external partners
• Problem-solving skills to make complex crafts accessible
• Attention to detail in both design and user experience

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Generous annual leave to recharge your creative energy

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days work from home each week
• Flexible approach to support your best creative work

Perks & Development

• Free craft products to fuel your own creative projects and stay connected with our customer experience
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities including international travel to visit suppliers, attend trade shows, and explore global craft trends
• Regular exposure to industry events and design workshops
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities within a growing company

Join us in our mission to make creativity accessible to everyone. If you're ready to design craft kits that inspire, delight, and empower creators around the world, we'd love to hear from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplementary Pay:

• Performance bonus

Experience:

• product design: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Surry Hills NSW 2010