Industrial Designer

M-Commerce Corporation; Taguig; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Commerce Corporation in the Philippines is seeking an Industrial Designer to conceptualize and develop high‑performance luggage and travel accessories, blending fashion, textiles, and structural hardware.

You will create 3D CAD models, specify materials, build production Tech-Packs, and lead rapid mock-ups and functional testing with overseas partners. Program emphasizes CMF selection, testing, and ergonomic, travel-focused design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field, with portfolio showing hard and soft goods integration.
• 2–5 years of professional industrial design experience; luggage or consumer accessories preferred.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Rhino) with strong surfacing and assembly skills.
• 2D sketching, rendering (KeyShot/Blender), and Adobe Creative Suite for technical drawings.
• Basic pattern-making, sewing, and molding knowledge (injection, vacuum forming).
• Knowledge of performance textiles and materials (e.g., ballistic nylon, Cordura, polycarbonate, aluminum).
• Collaborative mindset with vendors; passion for travel, mobility, and ergonomic design.

Responsibilities

• Ideate and develop next‑gen luggage, backpacks, organizers, and travel accessories.
• Custom-design hardware components: handles, wheels, zippers, buckles, and TSA locks.
• Select CMF; explore textiles and materials for durability and weight reduction.
• Translate 2D concepts into 3D CAD, ensuring DFM and soft-to-hard‑goods integration.
• Create production Tech-Packs with precise measurements and callouts.
• Build rapid mock-ups and supervise drop tests, wheel mileage, and environmental tests.
• Design internal layouts to maximize packing efficiency and improve travel experience.

Skills

2-5 years in industrial design

3D CAD modeling

CMF selection

Rendering

Adobe Creative Suite

Pattern-making knowledge

Materials knowledge

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

Fusion 360

KeyShot

Blender

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Industrial Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing innovative, high-performance luggage, travel bags, and daily carry accessories. This role sits at the intersection of fashion, textile engineering, and structural hardware design.

Key Responsibilities

• Ideate and develop next-generation hardside/softside luggage, backpacks, organizers, and travel accessories based on consumer travel trends and ergonomic data.
• Custom-design proprietary hardware components, including ergonomic handle systems, high-durability wheel assemblies, custom zippers, magnetic buckles, and TSA-approved locking mechanisms.
• Select and curate Colors, Materials, and Finishes (CMF). Experiment with innovative textiles, lightweight polycarbonate shells, recycled plastics, high-grade aluminum, and performance fabrics, prioritizing durability, weight reduction, and sustainability.
• Translate 2D concepts into precise 3D CAD models (SolidWorks, Rhino, or Fusion 360) ensuring mechanical functionality, seamless soft-goods-to-hard-goods integration, and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) compliance.
• Develop detailed, production-ready technical specification packages (Tech-Packs), including precise measurements, material callouts, stitching patterns, and assembly instructions for overseas manufacturing partners.
• Build rapid physical mock-ups and coordinate with sample makers. Conduct and oversee rigorous drop-testing, tumble-testing, wheel-mileage tests, and environmental testing to ensure maximum structural integrity.
• Design intelligent internal layouts (compression systems, modular pocketing, tech compartments) that maximize packing efficiency and improve the overall airport and transit experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Accessory Design, or a related field. A portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of both hard goods (structures/mechanisms) and soft goods (textiles/pattern-making) is required.
• Experience: 2-5 years of professional experience in industrial design. Direct experience in luggage, footwear, outdoor gear, soft goods, or consumer accessories is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in 3D CAD modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino) with strong surfacing and assembly skills.
• Proficiency in 2D sketching, digital rendering tools (e.g., KeyShot, Blender), and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) for technical draw sheets.
• Basic understanding of pattern-making, sewing, soft goods construction, and molding processes (injection molding, vacuum forming).
• Material Expertise: Strong knowledge of performance textiles (Ballistic nylon, Cordura, eco-synthetics) and structural materials (Polycarbonate, Aluminum, Polypropylene).
• Soft Skills: Strong collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills for vendor alignment, and a passionate curiosity for travel, commuting, and mobile lifestyles.