Associate Designer

Associate Designer

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

Role Overview

An Associate Designer is sought to join a product design team. This individual will support the design and development of a variety of consumer products, including soft goods, sewn products, molded hard goods, and plush toys. The ideal candidate is a creative and collaborative designer who can effectively communicate visual concepts, contribute to product development initiatives, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of new products from concept through production.
• Create and communicate visual concepts through both hand-drawn and digital illustrations.
• Conduct product and market research to support design initiatives.
• Review product prototypes and samples with cross-functional teams.
• Document and communicate product revisions, sample feedback, and design updates.
• Troubleshoot product prototype issues and collaborate on solutions.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure designs meet business and product objectives.
• Utilize AI-powered rendering tools and emerging technologies to support the design process.
• Maintain organized project documentation, spreadsheets, and communications.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of product design experience.
• Experience designing consumer products, including soft goods, sewn products, hard goods, or similar categories.
• Strong hand-sketching and digital illustration skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience communicating visual concepts through drawings, renderings, and presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating in person with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-paced environment.
• Experience using AI tools for design rendering and visualization; openness to leveraging tools such as Gemini is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong collaboration skills.
• Adaptable and resilient in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to receive feedback and iterate quickly on designs.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills related to product development and prototype refinement.

Additional Requirements

• Portfolio submission is required.
• Please include links to online portfolios or provide portfolio samples with the resume.

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