Industrial Designer, Softgoods & Outdoor Gear

The Opportunity

Insight 2 Design designs, develops and markets outdoor products for major brands and retailers. They're looking for a full-time Industrial Designer with a focus on softgoods to help create functional, distinctive products that make time outdoors more enjoyable.

You'll work alongside designers and product managers from early concept exploration through product development. Your primary focus will be tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, camping furniture and soft coolers, with opportunities across the broader outdoor gear portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Develop product concepts through sketching, digital illustration, renderings and technical drawings
• Research consumer needs, outdoor activities, market trends, materials and construction methods
• Develop color, material and finish (CMF) directions that support brand identity
• Collaborate with designers, product managers and factory partners to balance aesthetics, usability, performance, cost and manufacturability
• Review prototypes and samples, communicate revisions and refine products through development
• Present the thinking behind your designs, incorporate feedback and manage priorities across projects
  
  

Essential Skills And Qualifications

• 0 to 6 years of relevant experience; recent graduates with strong portfolios are encouraged to apply
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or equivalent education and experience
• Strong portfolio showing creative problem-solving, aesthetic judgment and thoughtful product development
• Foundation in softgoods design, including materials, construction, patternmaking and CMF
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly through sketches, renderings and digital tools
• Understanding of design trends, color theory, proportion and detail
• Experience or focus in original repeating print patterns, pattern illustration and character illustration
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Initiative, curiosity and organizational skills
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• Experience designing outdoor gear or other durable consumer products
• 2D CAD drawings, technical specifications or softgoods development packages
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar 3D software
• Basic rendering skills in KeyShot or similar
• Experience evaluating prototypes, working with manufacturers or supporting product testing
• Interest in the outdoors and how people use their gear
  
  

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Company contribution to 401(k)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities to try and test new gear
• A collaborative, creative and fun work environment
  
  

Apply by emailing jobs@insight2design.com with your resume and portfolio (as a link or a PDF under 10MB). Your portfolio should show finished designs and the process behind them, and include examples of relevant print pattern and illustration work alongside your product design projects.

Location

Overland Park, Kansas, USA (Greater Kansas City Area)

Email subject: "leManoosh - Industrial Designer, Softgoods & Outdoor Gear"

To: jobs@insight2design.com