Product Designer

Product Designer

Employment Status: Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Location: On-Site at NEW Gymreapers’ HQ in Nampa, ID (20 mins outside of Boise, ID)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM (flex according to business needs)

Reports To: Director of Product and Development

Job Description:

Gymreapers is seeking a creative Product Designer to join our product development team. The Product Designer will be a key leader within the product development team, responsible for driving the end-to-end design process for Gymreapers' hardgoods, accessories, and gear categories. This role will own the full product lifecycle ranging from trend research, concept creation, and prototyping to production handoff. The Product Designer will also be responsible for ensuring every product meets the highest standards of performance, durability, aesthetics, and brand alignment.

You will influence product strategy and collaborate closely with sourcing, manufacturing, and marketing teams. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of Gymreapers' product line to meet the evolving demands of athletes across strength sports, fitness, and training disciplines.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, solutions-driven designer with a proven track record of bringing products to market, a deep passion for fitness and performance gear, and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Design & Development

• Design and develop new products across:
  • lifting accessories
  • belts
  • straps
  • wraps
  • plate carriers
  • bags
  • recovery products
  • training equipment
• Create product concepts, sketches, CAD models, and technical specifications
• Translate athlete feedback and market insights into functional product improvements
• Develop products balancing:
  • performance
  • durability
  • aesthetics
  • manufacturability
  • cost targets

Technical Design

• Build detailed tech packs and product specifications
• Create CAD files, dimensions, construction details, and BOMs
• Collaborate with factories and sourcing teams on:
  • materials
  • construction methods
  • revisions
  • production feasibility
• Review prototypes and drive iterative improvements through testing

Product Innovation

• Research market trends, competitor products, and emerging materials
• Identify opportunities for innovation across new and existing categories
• Participate in product ideation and roadmap development
• Support future category expansion initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:
  • Product Development
  • Sourcing
  • Creative
  • Marketing
  • Ecommerce
  • Athletes
  • Operations
• Support product launch readiness including:
  • packaging reviews
  • sample approvals
  • product storytelling
  • launch timelines

Project Management & Timeline Ownership

• Manage product development timelines from concept through production handoff
• Track milestones, prototype rounds, approvals, and production readiness
• Coordinate with internal teams and overseas factories to ensure deadlines are met
• Proactively identify delays, risks, and material lead times
• Maintain visibility into development calendars and launch schedules

Qualifications:

2–5 years of experience in:

• product design
• industrial design
• soft goods design
• sporting goods
• tactical products
• consumer products
• Strong understanding of product development processes
• Experience with CAD software such as:
  • Fusion 360
  • SolidWorks
  • Rhino
• Ability to create detailed technical specifications and tech packs
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

 Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Company paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Gymreapers on-site gym!
• Newly renovated HQ!
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match
• Life Flight Program, Voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% Employee Discount 
• 100% Employer Paid: Medical, Dental and Vision
• 100% Employer Paid: Short-term and Long-term disability - life insurance for both employee and spouse/dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) employee option

Gymreapers LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.