Product Designer I

Team Beans/Forever Collectibles (FOCO) is a worldwide leading manufacturer of sports and entertainment merchandise, including products ranging from collectibles and novelty items to promotional memorabilia. With all the major sports licenses at our fingertips, along with a powerful infrastructure and broad variety of products, our company is reaching new heights every day. The success of FOCO’s expansion is directly related to our ability to bring fresh designs and manufacturing techniques to categories in need of innovation. We are constantly searching for dedicated and driven professionals to join and help grow our team

This family-owned business was built on the hard work and dedication of our employees. The creativity, innovation, and passion our teams of people around the globe bring every day have made FOCO what it is today.


Designer is responsible for creating on-trend, commercial designs in accordance with the strategic plans of the Product Development department and in alignment with business objectives. The Design team is responsible for the headwear design and creative execution of our licensed sports and brand partner initiatives. This team understands all design touch points in the development process and is focused on driving commercial results. Our Designers understand the FOCO headwear product types and systematic design processes, while consistently creating new products for review and adoption. This position executes design needs per go-to-market project in accordance with direction from the Design Director.


Responsible for the design execution of specific projects in relationship to product plans
Translates consumer trends into color, silhouette, and graphic executions for seasonal programs, official/authentic programs, key account customs, etc.
Collaborates with Advanced Concept Design, Product Line Management, Product Operations and Sourcing teams to design product that aligns to cost, pricing, and margin framework
Maintain an active understanding of trends in sports apparel and sports/pop culture, consumer insights, new business opportunities, and competitors in the market to influence design aesthetics and strategy through the development of mood, trend, and ideation boards.
Assist in the development and maintenance of presentation decks, and collection boards, supporting brand and league systems administration.
Manages and executes custom design sessions with key accounts and special retail partners
Manages and execute special design project needs and lead partner communication processes as appropriate
Meets or exceeds timelines associated with merchandising calendars
Serves as a mentor to junior designers
Keep all sensitive matters confidential
Understands the licensed sports marketplace and headwear consumer, and can transform those insights into commercial product design
Advanced-level knowledge using Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.
Demonstrates a strong graphic ability in custom logo and wordmark design
Demonstrate intermediate-level knowledge of color theory, composition, and concept development, adhering to brand guidelines.
Production art knowledge
Proficient in individually managing multiple projects daily while meeting established deadlines
Familiarity with working within project management systems.
Intermediate-level use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Can manage projects individually or as a part of a team.
Occasional travel possible


Bachelor’s degree in arts or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. Must reside in New Jersey and travel to FOCO Headquarters located in Piscataway, NJ (REQUIRED) Must provide a strong professional portfolio showcasing a wide range of design skills/abilities


Travel Requirement:
domestic and international travel


Must provide a professional portfolio via a URL showcasing a wide range of design skills/abilities with work related to this role. ***