Product Designer (Handi Craft Promotion)-CODEC BID4CJ PROJECT

Job Description

Title: Product Designer (Handi Craft Promotion)-CODEC BID4CJ PROJECT

Company Name: Community Development Centre-CODEC

Vacancy: 01

Age: At least 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Salary: Tk. 30000 - 30000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Masters

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At least 40 years

Educational Qualifications:

Masters in relevant field in product design, handicrafts development, or related fields.

Experience Requirements:

v  Minimum 5 years of experience

v  Experience working with artisans, producer groups, NGOs, or social enterprises will be preferred.

v  Experience in product promotion, branding, and market linkage activities is desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

v  Strong creativity and product design skills.

v  Knowledge of handicraft materials, production techniques, and market trends.

v  Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDraw, or similar tools).

v  Good communication, coordination, and training facilitation skills.

v  Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

v  Strong report writing and documentation skills.

Community Development Centre (CODEC) invites applications for the position of ‘‘Product Designer (Handi Craft Promotion’’ from the potential Bangladeshi nationals for implementing ‘‘The Blue Economy and Inclusive Development for Climate Justice (BID4CJ) project funded by OXFAM.

Job Purpose

The Product Designer will be responsible for developing, improving, and promoting handicraft products to enhance marketability and competitiveness in local and national markets. The position will support artisans and producer groups by creating innovative product designs, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to product branding and promotion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

v  Develop new handicraft product designs based on market demand and customer preferences.

v  Improve existing products through innovative design, functionality, and aesthetic enhancement.

v  Prepare design specifications, samples, prototypes, and product development guidelines.

v  Ensure products meet quality, branding, and market standards.

Market Research & Trend Analysis

v  Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and customer preferences.

v  Analyze competitor products and recommend design improvements.

v  Collect feedback from buyers, retailers, and beneficiaries to improve product offerings.

Coordination & Capacity Building

v  Work closely with artisans, producer groups, and project beneficiaries to develop market-oriented products.

v  Provide technical guidance and training on product design, finishing, packaging, and quality improvement.

v  Coordinate with marketing and sales teams for product promotion activities.

Branding & Promotion

v  Support product branding, packaging, labeling, and display development.

v  Assist in organizing fairs, exhibitions, trade events, and promotional campaigns.

v  Develop product catalogues, promotional materials, and visual displays.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain records of product designs, samples, and development activities.

v  Prepare monthly progress reports and submit them to the Reporting Supervisor.

v  Document success stories, lessons learned, and market feedback.

v  Required Qualifications

v  Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Marketing, or a related field.

v  Diploma or specialized training in handicraft design will be an added advantage.

Working Conditions

v  Based in Dhaka with regular field visits as required.

v  Participation in exhibitions, fairs, market promotion events, and stakeholder meetings.

Performance Indicators

v  Number of new products designed and developed.

v  Improvement in product quality and market acceptance.

v  Successful participation in fairs and promotional events.

v  Timely submission of reports and documentation.

v Beneficiary and stakeholder satisfaction regarding product development support.

Safegurding

• Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.