Industrial Designer – Outdoor Gear

Location: Greater Kansas City Area (Full-Time)

We're looking for a full-time Industrial Designer specializing in Softgoods for Camping and Outdoor Gear to join our team in the greater Kansas City area. In this role, you’ll help create innovative, high-quality outdoor products for a leading brand in the industry. As part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary design team, you’ll contribute to the development of a wide range of camping essentials—including tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, camping furniture, coolers, headlamps, lanterns, flashlights, and more.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

0–4 years of relevant experience
Primary focus on softgoods design and development, including trend analysis, CMF (Color, Material, Finish) design, and pattern generation.
Strong aesthetic sensibility and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to generate a wide range of compelling design solutions through sketching, rendering, and digital tools.
Excellent concept development with the ability to communicate the strategy behind your designs
Solid understanding of global design trends and color theory
Strong visualization and communication skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for bringing fresh ideas to the table
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or equivalent

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience designing durable goods for the outdoor industry
Experience creating 2D CAD / Technical drawings for softgoods
Experience with Adobe Illustrator
Basic skills in KeyShot or similar rendering programs
Familiarity with 3D modeling tools like SolidWorks
Passion for the outdoors and an active lifestyle

Job Description

Insight 2 Design, Inc. designs, develops, and markets outdoor products for several major brands and retailers. We are currently seeking an Industrial Designer to join our growing team. You’ll collaborate closely with fellow designers and product managers to develop compelling products that stand out in the marketplace.

We’re a motivated and talented group seeking someone who shares our passion for design and problem-solving. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for aesthetics, attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should be comfortable working across multiple projects, thinking through the entire user experience, and bringing ideas together to tell a cohesive and engaging product story.

At Insight 2 Design, we work hard and have fun doing it. We’re a passionate team that loves the outdoors and strives to create gear that reflects that spirit.

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Performance-based bonus
Company contribution to 401(k)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off & holidays
Opportunities to try and test new gear!
A collaborative, creative, and fun work environment

To Apply

Only applicants who attach a resume and portfolio will be considered. Qualified candidates, please send your resume, link to portfolio, and portfolio samples (PDF under 10MB) to:

📧 jobs@insight2design.com

Insight 2 Design

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