Product Designer

Location: Remote or In-Person (Arizona)Company: NominalDepartment: Product Design | Jewelry & AccessoriesAbout NominalAt Nominal, we create meaningful and culturally inspired jewelry that allows individuals to proudly express their identities. Whether it’s a name, language, culture, or belief, our pieces help individuals proudly wear their heart on their sleeve. Our mission is to empower underrepresented communities through thoughtfully designed products that celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging, all while raising the bar for the jewelry and Muslim industry as a whole.Role OverviewThe Product Designer will play a key role in executing the product design process from concept to final production. You’ll research cultural and faith-based design influences, work closely with designers and manufacturing partners, and help maintain alignment across creative, marketing, and production teams.This role requires a mix of creative sensibility, technical coordination, and operational precision—turning vision into physical products that tell a story and resonate deeply with Nominal’s audience.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct in-depth research on cultural, artistic, and faith-inspired motifs especially from Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Islamic traditions, and reinterpret them through a modern design lens.Design and develop jewelry, bag, and accessory concepts, for both women and men, in alignment with Nominal’s seasonal direction and leadership’s vision.Work with freelance designers, providing creative direction, clear and daily feedback, and consistent brand alignment throughout the design process.Collaborate with manufacturers to ensure technical specifications, materials, finishes, and measurements are accurate and achievable.Support the Design Team in reviewing, refining, and finalizing product concepts for approval.Maintain detailed design documentation including sketches, measurements, revisions, and material notes to ensure clarity from concept to production.QC and evaluate samples upon arrival, identifying any inconsistencies, documenting measurements, and communicating revisions as needed.Coordinate closely with the Marketing Team to curate products for campaigns, product launches, and seasonal collections, ensuring visual and thematic consistency.Propose new design ideas, themes, and materials for upcoming launches, such as Ramadan, Black Friday, or cultural capsules.Liaise with the CX (Customer Experience) Team to provide insights on product functionality and design improvements based on customer emails.Create and refine packaging elements such as jewelry cards, shipping boxes and mailers, and freebies, maintaining consistency with Nominal’s aesthetic and meaningful product line.Track progress across all active projects, ensuring deadlines and feedback loops are managed efficiently between internal and external collaborators.Support post-launch evaluation by collecting feedback from customers and internal teams to inform future design improvements.Qualifications3-5 years of experience in jewelry product design.Strong understanding of South Asian or Middle Eastern cultural, artistic, or faith-inspired design influences.Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and familiar with 3D visualization tools (e.g., Rhino, Blender, or KeyShot).Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple design projects simultaneously.Experience collaborating with overseas manufacturing partners and being available around the clock, due to the timezone differences, to have necessary discussions to push the projects forward.Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset across creative and operational teams.PreferredPrevious experience in faith-based or culturally inspired design brands.Working knowledge of Arabic or Urdu calligraphy or regional motifs.Familiarity with e-commerce jewelry design and digital product development workflows.Experience supporting campaigns or creative direction.