Soft Goods Designer (Onsite in Exton, PA)

Cella by Randstad Digital; Exton (PA); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Cella by Randstad Digital is seeking a Soft Goods Designer for a 1-year on-site contract in Exton, PA. You will conceptualize and develop new soft goods products, collaborating with design specialisms and cross-functional teams to define form, aesthetics, and user interfaces throughout the product lifecycle.

Requires a Bachelor's in Fashion/Apparel Design, 3+ years in soft goods or fashion, patternmaking training, sewing prototypes with industrial machines, and strong drawing/communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field.
• 3+ years in soft goods/fashion design.
• Formal patternmaking training (undergraduate-level).
• Sewing expertise with industrial machines.
• Strong sketching and visual communication.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of soft goods materials and DFM.
• Excellent English communication.
• Willingness to travel up to once per quarter.

Responsabilités

• Conceptualize and develop original soft goods designs.
• Create prototypes using industrial sewing machines.
• Define form, aesthetics, and interfaces for products.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Color & Trend, Fashion, Usability, and Craftsmanship.
• Collaborate with domestic teams and global partners across Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure concepts and final designs align with brand guidelines.

Connaissances

Rapid ideation

Drawing sketches

Visual communication

English communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design / Apparel Design

Patternmaking training

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

2D/3D design tools

Description du poste

Location: Exton, PA (On-site)

Job Type: Contract (Estimated 1-Year Duration)

Compensation Range: $24 - 29 per hour

Cella is seeking a Soft Goods Designer for a 1-year contract opportunity with a leading consumer goods company. Located on-site in Exton, PA, this role provides the unique opportunity to conceptualize and develop new physical products that elevate everyday customer experiences. Working in close collaboration with core design specialisms and global cross-functional business teams, you will play an active role in defining form, aesthetics, and user interfaces across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop original designs for new soft goods products while providing design support and updates for existing product lines.
• Utilize industrial sewing machines to craft high-accuracy prototypes and samples to test complex designs.
• Define physical product attributes including form, aesthetics, and user-product interfaces.
• Manage independent workload and design deliverables to ensure project deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Partner with internal design specialists across Industrial Design, Color & Trend, Fashion, Usability, and Craftsmanship.
• Collaborate directly with domestic design teams and cross-functional global partners across Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure all concepts and final designs align with established brand and product architecture guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in corporate or consulting design focused on soft goods or fashion.
• Formal patternmaking training (undergraduate-level coursework in flat pattern and draping principles).
• Hands‑on sewing expertise with the ability to construct physical prototypes using industrial sewing machines.
• Demonstrated rapid ideation skills, drawing/sketching ability, and strong visual communication capabilities.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D digital design tools, including vector, raster, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of soft goods materials, filler selection, ergonomics, human factors, and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to travel up to once per quarter as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.