Lead Softgoods Designer for Wearable AR/VR

Meta; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Softgoods Developer to shape the physical experience of AR/VR wearables. You will design, prototype, and develop softgoods components from concept through mass production for head straps, facial interfaces, cushions, and textile accessories.

Collaborate with design, human factors, and materials teams to ensure ergonomic, durable, and manufacturable solutions across Meta's hardware lines. This role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, documentation, and scalable production readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing softgoods for wearables or consumer electronics.
• Experience operating softgoods manufacturing equipment (sewing machines, laser cutters, etc.).
• 3D CAD tools (Rhino or SolidWorks) for pattern development in hardware-softgoods workflows.
• Building soft goods prototypes and production-ready documentation (pattern development, specs, BOMs).
• Selecting and evaluating foams, textiles, meshes, and hardware for performance and durability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ID generalist/specialist, human factors, and product design teams to integrate softgoods solutions.
• Develop softgoods components and manufacturing processes from concept through mass production.
• Build mock-ups, prototypes, and sellable samples in our softgoods lab for UX studies and leadership reviews.
• Create design/process documentation including pattern files, tooling, construction specs, and material callouts.
• Source and evaluate materials with suppliers and work with contract manufacturers to resolve issues.
• Define and maintain softgoods construction standards, tolerancing, and quality criteria.
• Support manufacturability reviews to optimize patterns, seam construction, and assembly for scalable production.

Skills

Softgoods development

Manufacturing equipment

3D CAD (Rhino)

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Prototyping

Materials selection

Documentation

Pattern development

Embroidery machines ops

CNC/CAM software

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

CNC/CAM software

Embroidery machines

Job description

Meta is seeking a Softgoods Developer to shape the physical experience of AR/VR wearables. You will design, prototype, and develop softgoods components from concept through mass production for head straps, facial interfaces, cushions, and textile accessories.

Collaborate with design, human factors, and materials teams to ensure ergonomic, durable, and manufacturable solutions across Meta's hardware lines. This role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, documentation, and scalable production readiness.