Outdoor Product Designer — Innovate, Design, Prototype Gear

GSM Outdoors; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GSM Outdoors is seeking a Product Designer to develop outdoor sporting goods, tools, and accessories from concept to final product. You will sketch ideas, refine concepts, and coordinate with Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Manufacturing to ensure designs meet consumer needs and brand standards.

The role emphasizes crafting manufacturable solutions, supporting prototypes, and delivering compelling product concepts for mass-market and specialty retail channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or an Associate's degree in Industrial Design with relevant professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience designing consumer products; outdoor products experience is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or comparable design software.
• Demonstrated understanding of industrial design principles and consumer product development.
• Understanding of brand standards and the ability to design products that align with established brand identities.
• Experience developing products for mass-market and/or specialty retail environments.
• Ability to create concept sketches and communicate early-stage design direction.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make thoughtful design adjustments based on feedback, testing, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product concepts for outdoor sporting goods, tools, accessories, and consumer products.
• Participate in the full product development process from ideation through final product completion.
• Create initial concept sketches and visual concepts to communicate design direction.
• Research consumer needs, market trends, competitive products, and emerging design trends.
• Develop designs balancing consumer needs, functionality, aesthetics, brand identity, cost, and manufacturability.
• Execute assigned design projects with cross-functional teams across Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Manufacturing.
• Support product changes, enhancements, and new development initiatives.
• Create and maintain design documentation and references throughout the process.
• Review prototypes to ensure alignment with approved design intent.
• Identify design issues and propose adjustments to improve manufacturing feasibility.

Skills

Creative thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Associate degree in Industrial Design with experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

3D CAD

Job description

GSM Outdoors is seeking a Product Designer to develop outdoor sporting goods, tools, and accessories from concept to final product. You will sketch ideas, refine concepts, and coordinate with Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Manufacturing to ensure designs meet consumer needs and brand standards.

The role emphasizes crafting manufacturable solutions, supporting prototypes, and delivering compelling product concepts for mass-market and specialty retail channels.