Jobs at Twelve (twelvenyc.com)

Lead industrial design for hydration and lifestyle hardgoods from research and ideation through production. Develop sketches, CAD models, renderings, prototypes, materials, finishes, and technical documentation. Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, suppliers, clients, and brand teams to deliver ergonomic, manufacturable, cost-effective, sustainable products. Evaluate prototypes, resolve design and production risks, present concepts, and manage multiple concurrent programs.

Leads end-to-end production, logistics, 3PL kitting, warehousing, and retail fulfillment programs across domestic and international suppliers. Owns production planning, supplier and carrier performance, inventory, budgets, retailer compliance, EDI/ASN execution, chargebacks, and cost reconciliation. Partners cross-functionally with Commercial, Creative, Sourcing, Compliance, QA/QC, and Finance while developing teams, improving workflows, and driving operational visibility and performance.

The Market Editor monitors cultural, consumer, retail, technology, luxury, beauty, and other market shifts to identify trends and commercial opportunities. They create editorial reports, trend briefs, forecasts, competitive intelligence, and cultural insights; use AI tools to accelerate research; and lead insight sessions. The role also supports thought leadership, social content, events, client presentations, new business efforts, and cross-functional innovation initiatives.

Supports the sales team through showroom preparation, order and inventory tracking, sample management, customer communications, data entry, record keeping, reporting, and general administrative duties. The role requires strong organization, accuracy, multitasking, communication, customer service, and Microsoft Excel skills while collaborating with Account Executives and managing client and order information.

Prepare and optimize printer-ready packaging files across labels, cartons, boxes, and other materials. Conduct pre-press checks for color, resolution, fonts, brand consistency, and print specifications. Evaluate and update client assets, manage versions and production files, collaborate with creative and development teams, and coordinate multiple deadlines. Duties may include retouching, color correction, artwork cleanup, and applying print-finishing requirements such as embossing, coatings, and die cuts.

Manages client briefs from initiation through production, coordinating client communication and internal creative, development, and production teams. Builds and nurtures client and prospective relationships, identifies growth opportunities, leads RFP and tender submissions, develops client strategies, and supports account and sales targets. The role also analyzes client needs, monitors industry trends, negotiates effectively, and uses AI to improve process efficiency.

Designs trend-driven merchandise and packaging for lifestyle, retail, and accessories brands. Responsibilities include developing concepts, creating product renderings, preparing production-ready artwork, templates, dielines, tech packs, and print files, maintaining brand consistency, collaborating across creative and production teams, managing multiple projects, and creating marketing materials. The role also uses AI to improve design workflow efficiency while preserving creative judgment.

Develop trend-driven merchandise designs for commercial cosmetics and global brands. Create product renderings, production-ready artwork, templates, dielines, tech packs, and presentations while maintaining brand consistency and technical accuracy. Collaborate with Creative, Development, Production, and sales teams across multiple projects. Apply expertise in typography, illustration, pattern-making, branding, and product development, while using AI tools to improve workflow efficiency.

Manage and grow Twelve's Target account by owning sales performance, assortment planning, forecasting, retail execution, promotions, inventory, and cross-functional coordination. Present business reviews, lead RFPs, and ensure retailer compliance to hit revenue, margin, and growth targets.

Drive end-to-end development of hydration products and packaging, including bottles, tumblers, mugs, lids, straws, and accessories. Manage multiple programs from concept through delivery, coordinating creative, engineering, sourcing, quality, clients, and global factories. Create specifications, bills of materials, schedules, and product briefs; evaluate prototypes and testing; source materials and components; negotiate costs; and balance performance, quality, manufacturability, margins, and brand standards.

Drive revenue for branded merchandise, premiums, gifting, and custom product programs. Own the complete B2B sales cycle from prospecting and client discovery through proposals, pricing, negotiation, closing, and account expansion. Develop customized solutions with creative, sourcing, logistics, and production teams while managing margins, timelines, quality, and client satisfaction. Build pipelines, win new accounts, grow existing relationships, and use AI tools to improve efficiency and business outcomes.

Leads global IT strategy, business applications, enterprise systems architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data governance, AI and automation, business continuity, technology programs, vendors, budgets, and service delivery. Partners with executives and functional leaders to improve processes, integrate systems, strengthen controls, drive adoption, and align technology investments with business and client outcomes across US and EMEA operations.

Support production and merchandising operations by maintaining trackers and documentation, processing purchase orders, coordinating samples, following up with suppliers, updating critical path milestones, aiding compliance and logistics, and providing client/internal status updates from brief through delivery.