Junior Designer – Hardgoods

• 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

• 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 In Design
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Power Point
• 3D modeling/rendering knowledge required;
  Key Shot 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

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.

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

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

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

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

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe In Design
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Power Point
• Key Shot