Designer, Backpack/Coolers

Our rapidly growing wholesale houseware client, is seeking a innovative and dynamic designer to join their team!


Responsibilities:

-Design and develop functional bags i.e. backpacks, coolers, lunch bags, and luggage
-Create assortments to uphold a cohesive collection
-Create and present design for clients with concept boards, sketches, and renderings
-Produce sketches, renderings, technical drawings, and material specs
-Research market trends, materials, and construction techniques for inspiration
-Collaborate with Product Development to align with quality, cost, and timeline requirements
-Collaborate with packaging and branding team to ensure cohesive product presentation
-Support in factory and vendor communication for samples, production, and revisions
-Keep abreast of competitor products and industry innovations stay on top and remain competitive


Qualifications:

-3+ years of product design experience (in soft goods, backpacks, coolers, or similar categories)
-Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) for technical drawings and concept development
-Strong understanding of materials, construction, and manufacturing processes related to bags and soft goods
-Excellent visual communication skills (sketching, technical drawing, mood boards)
-Ability to develop assortments and collections that deliver a cohesive design story across multiple product types
-Experience in packaging design for consumer products is a plus
-Experience with 3D design software (e.g., Solidworks, Keyshot, or similar) is a plus
-Ability to travel as needed
-Highly organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple projects at once


Please submit your resume for consideration.