Junior Designer – Hardgoods

Jobtailor; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an ambitious Industrial Designer to take hard-goods concepts from concept through production. You will translate consumer insights into tangible product ideas and craft mood boards, sketches, and 3D renderings.

Join a collaborative design team and help drive seasonal and long-term product direction with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and KeyShot. A 1–2 year background in design and knowledge of manufacturing processes are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in industrial design or related field.
• Degree in Industrial Design or related discipline preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of materials, construction, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Ability to translate consumer, market and trend research into design directions.
• Experience presenting trend boards, sketches, concepts, prototypes and designs.
• Strong understanding of the design process from research through prototyping and refinement.
• Ability to collaborate across Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, Sourcing, and other teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modeling/rendering (KeyShot a plus).
• Strong visual communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, functional, and commercially relevant hard-goods products from concept through production.
• Translate consumer insights, trends, brand direction, and business needs into product concepts.
• Develop sketches, ideation, mood boards, trend boards, color/material stories, 2D artwork, and 3D visualizations.
• Research consumer behavior, trends, competitors, materials, technologies, and product innovations.
• Conduct competitive research and contribute insights to product direction.
• Support product development from concept and prototype through sample review and final execution.
• Create and refine 3D models and renderings communicating product form, materials, colors, and finishes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product-development process.
• Develop and maintain product specifications, design documentation, and development materials.
• Prepare and present trend boards, concept presentations, design directions, and product proposals.
• Maintain organized design files, presentations, samples, prototypes, and project documentation.
• Manage assigned projects and deliverables while balancing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Product Design

3D Modeling/Rendering

Prototyping

Sketching

Trend Research

Design Documentation

Visual Communication

Materials Knowledge

Manufacturing Processes

Construction Knowledge

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Related discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

KeyShot

Job description

• Develop innovative, functional, and commercially relevant hard-goods products from initial concept through production
• Translate consumer insights, trends, brand direction, and business needs into product concepts
• Develop sketches, ideation, mood boards, trend boards, color/material stories, 2D artwork, and 3D visualizations
• Research consumer behavior, trends, competitors, materials, technologies, and product innovations
• Conduct competitive research and contribute insights to seasonal and long-term product direction
• Support product development from concept and prototype through sample review and final execution
• Create and refine 3D models and renderings communicating product form, materials, colors, and finishes
• Participate in prototype and sample reviews and identify design and functionality improvements
• Collaborate with Product Development and external vendors/manufacturers to maintain design intent
• Develop and maintain product specifications, design documentation, and development materials
• Prepare and present trend boards, concept presentations, design directions, and product proposals
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and 3D tools to create visual presentations and product concepts
• Maintain organized design files, presentations, samples, prototypes, and project documentation
• Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the product-development process
• Manage assigned projects and deliverables while balancing priorities and deadlines
• Support seasonal initiatives, special projects, and broader design-team needs

Requirements

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in industrial design, product design, hard goods, sporting goods, or a related field; internships and relevant academic experience may be considered
• Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience preferred
• Foundational knowledge of product design and development, including materials, construction, manufacturing, and production processes
• Ability to conduct consumer, market, and trend research and translate findings into design directions
• Experience developing and presenting trend boards, sketches, concepts, prototypes, samples, and design presentations
• Strong understanding of the design process from research and ideation through prototyping and refinement
• Ability to collaborate across Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, Sourcing, and other teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• 3D modeling/rendering knowledge required; KeyShot experience is a plus
• Strong visual communication skills
• Product/design knowledge or experience with consumer products, hard goods, accessories, sporting goods, or related categories strongly preferred
• Knowledge of and passion for swim preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in product design and development, with a strong foundation in materials, construction, and manufacturing processes. Proficient in visual communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver innovative hard-goods products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Product Design
• 3D Modeling/Rendering
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Consumer Research
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Product Design
• 3D Modeling
• Prototyping
• Sketching
• Trend Research
• Design Documentation
• Visual Communication
• Materials Knowledge
• Manufacturing Processes
• Construction Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Prioritization
• Presentation Skills
• Creative Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Hard Goods
• Sporting Goods
• Consumer Products
• Industrial Design
• Product Development

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• KeyShot