Designer, Backpack & Coolers

Fourth Floor • Full-time • New York City, New York, United States • 16h ago

Our rapidly growing wholesale houseware client, is seeking a innovative and dynamic backpack and cooler 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 (in soft goods, backpacks, coolers, or similar categories)
Proficiency in Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop) for technical drawings and concept development
Expertise in materials, construction, and manufacturing processes
Excellent visual communication skills (sketching, technical drawing, mood boards)
Able to develop cohesive assortment & collections across multiple product types
Experience in packaging design for consumer products
Experience with 3D design software (e.g., Solidworks, Keyshot, or similar)
Ability to travel as needed
Highly organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple projects at once

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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