Product Designer

Hyperlite Mountain Gear; Biddeford (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health & Dental Insurance

Deep discounts on all gear

Flexibility

Job summary

Hyperlite Mountain Gear in Biddeford, ME is seeking a Product Designer who will own at least one product each season from brief through commercialization. You will develop design concepts, build patterns, and create all documentation for assigned products, including backpacks, tents, shelters, and apparel, with deep backcountry knowledge required.

You will translate briefs into concepts, build sewn mockups, run field tests, refine designs, and maintain product patterns and tech docs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Product Designer, patternmaker, or similar role, ideally in tents, backpacks, and apparel.
• Hands-on CAD and patternmaking; Optitex PDS is a plus.
• Strong sewing skills to build and refine prototypes.
• Genuine backcountry experience and familiarity with Hyperlite gear is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate product brief into a design concept.
• Build sewn mockups and initial prototypes to validate design concept.
• Create and maintain product patterns and technical documentation for assigned products.
• Produce prototypes and test functionality in the field and the shop.
• Improve the design of existing products.
• Plan and execute multiple field tests per product, and aggregate and share field test data and feedback.
• Collaborate with other Product Designers to make product changes based on field test feedback.
• Consider MSRP and target cost, as laid out in the product brief, when choosing materials and trims.

Skills

Patternmaking

CAD

Prototyping

Time management

Education

BSc/MSc in Product Design

Tools

Optitex PDS

Job description

Hyperlite Mountain Gear builds the world’s best ultralight backcountry packs, tents, and accessories. Our gear has been carried through the Grand Canyon, up Everest and K2, and along the world’s most iconic thru-hikes. We’re looking for a Product Designer who’s as passionate about the backcountry as the people who rely on our gear.

As Product Designer, you’ll own at least one product per season from initial brief through commercialization. You will be developing design concepts, solving problems creatively, and building all patterns and documentation for your assigned products. Products can include backpacking shelters and tents, backpacks, accessories, and apparel. Deep knowledge of backcountry and multi-day hiking and camping is essential; hands-on experience with the Hyperlite product line is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Translating product brief into a design concept
• Building sewn mockups and initial prototypes to validate design concept
• Creating and maintaining product patterns and technical documentation for assigned products
• Produce prototypes and test functionality in the field and the shop
• Improve the design of existing products
• Plan and execute multiple field tests per product, and aggregate and share field test data and feedback
• Collaborate with otherProduct Designersto make product changes based on field test feedback
• Considering MSRP and target cost, as laid out in the product brief, when choosing materials and trims

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Designer, patternmaker, or similar role, ideally in tents, backpacks, and apparel
• Hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and patternmaking tools. Direct experience with Optitex PDS is a plus but not required.
• Strong sewing skills, with the ability to build and refine your own prototypes
• Solid time-management skills and adaptability in a small-team environment
• BSc/MSc in Product Design, Manufacturing/Design Engineering, or a relevant field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Genuine backcountry experience and familiarity with the Hyperlite product line is a big plus

What’s in it for you?

Besides working for the leader in ultralight outdoor gear, with solid growth and a team of smart, motivated, and collaborative associates, you get:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Deep discounts on all gear
• Flexibility