Product Designer

Rtist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rtist in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Product Designer to create innovative product designs in alignment with brand direction and trending themes. The role involves research, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring timely delivery of prototypes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant design fields and possesses a strong portfolio demonstrating design sensibility. Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous. Join our creative team and contribute to exciting product developments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable strong portfolio in design and aesthetic alignment.
• Experience in a collaborative design team environment.
• Good knowledge of product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Create original product designs aligned with brand and themes.
• Conduct consumer and trend research to inform design.
• Work with teams for product reviews and approvals.
• Review samples with teams to ensure design outcomes.
• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.

Skills

Design sensibility

Collaboration

Material understanding

Research and insights

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Design (Product, Textile/Fashion, Interior)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

3D software (Rhino, SolidWorks, Blender)

Job description

Key Responsibility

1. Product Design & Development

• Create original product designs that align with brand direction and seasonal themes.
• Ensure design feasibility with manufacturing supplies.

2. Trend & Market Research

• Conduct trend and consumer research.
• Translate insights into relevant and differentiated product ideas and designs.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Development team.
• Participate in product reviews and design approvals.

4. Prototyping & Sampling

• Review samples and prototypes together with Product Development team to ensure design intent is achieved.

5. Documentation & Execution

• Ensure timelines and deliverables are met.

6. Responsibility

• Carry out related/ad‑hoc tasks assigned by Superior from time‑to‑time.

Key Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following:
   • Product Design
   • Textile/Fashion Design (for soft goods)
   • Interior Design (for home/lifestyle products)
   • Industrial Design (optional)
2. Strong portfolio demonstrating design & colour sensibility, and aesthetic alignment.
3. Experience working collaboratively within a design team environment.
4. Good understanding of materials, finishes, and basic product development processes.
5. Certifications in design tools (optional but advantageous):
   • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
   • 3D software (Rhino, SolidWorks, Blender, etc.)