At TPS Group Holdings, we create products that surprise, delight, and inspire. Across The Paper Store, Uncharted, and Gifts & More, our designers help transform trends and ideas into products customers discover and love.
We're looking for a talented Product Designer who is passionate about design, trends, and consumer products. In this role, you'll create original artwork, patterns, and product concepts across apparel, home decor, gift, tabletop, accessories, and seasonal categories.
If you love spotting trends, developing creative concepts, and seeing your work become real products on store shelves, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
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Create original artwork, patterns, graphics, and product concepts across multiple product categories.
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Develop seasonal collections, mood boards, color palettes, and trend presentations.
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Research fashion, lifestyle, retail, and consumer trends to inspire new product ideas.
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Partner with Buying, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to bring concepts to market.
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Prepare production-ready artwork and design assets.
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Manage multiple projects while meeting timelines and quality standards.
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Present concepts and incorporate feedback throughout the development process.
What You'll Bring
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3+ years of experience in product design, graphic design, surface design, or a related field.
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Strong portfolio showcasing original creative work.
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Strong understanding of color, pattern, trend research, and commercial design principles.
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Excellent creative, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
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Ability to work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
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Commitment to serving as a TPS brand ambassador.
Bonus Points
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Experience with consumer products, giftware, home decor, apparel, accessories, stationery, or seasonal categories.
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Surface pattern design experience.
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Packaging design or branding experience.
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Trend forecasting or trend research experience.
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Experience with product development processes, vendor communication, or technical artwork.
Why Join TPS?
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Design products that customers buy, gift, and enjoy.
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Work across multiple product categories, not just one.
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Influence product direction from concept to shelf.
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Build a diverse portfolio of product, pattern, and packaging design.
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Collaborate with a creative, entrepreneurial team that values new ideas.
Portfolio required for consideration.
TPS Group Holdings is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local, or federal law.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in product design, graphic design, surface design, or related field
- Strong portfolio showcasing original creative work
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong understanding of color, pattern, trend research, and commercial design principles
- Excellent creative, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and balance multiple projects
- Commitment to serving as a TPS brand ambassador
- Experience with consumer products, giftware, home decor, apparel, accessories, stationery, or seasonal categories
- Surface pattern design experience
- Packaging design or branding experience
- Trend forecasting or trend research experience
- Experience with product development processes, vendor communication, or technical artwork
- Portfolio required for consideration
The Paper Store Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Paper Store and has not been reviewed or approved by The Paper Store.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee discount and occasional appreciation events are seen as meaningful lifestyle perks that add tangible value. These perks can make roles feel more appealing for part‑time or entry‑level employees.
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Retirement Support — Access to a 401(k) plan with a company match is available to eligible staff. This provides a baseline for long‑term savings despite mixed views on overall compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Full‑time roles include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and life/disability insurance, with company‑paid short‑term disability noted. The breadth of coverage reflects a standard, comprehensive retail benefits offering.
The Paper Store Insights
What We Do
The Paper Store is a family-founded, privately-held American specialty gift retailer based in Acton, Massachusetts. It operates over 100 stores across the Northeast, Florida, and Illinois, offering a curated selection of on-trend brands and products. The company provides a unique, boutique-style shopping experience catering to contemporary suburban families with a diverse range of items, including apparel, accessories, jewelry, stationery, and other unique gifts.
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