To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio of work to careers@evergoods.us with the job title as the subject line.

Position: Product Designer, Equipment Soft Goods

Location: Bozeman, MT, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Department: Product

Reports To: Design Director

Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000 base salary

POSITION OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a Product Designer to join our team and play a critical role in the growth of EVERGOODS through product design. The Product Designer works on a team with the Product Developer and Sample Technician through a process-oriented approach to refine and develop product initiatives as defined by the Design Director. The Product Designer is responsible for conceiving of and communicating solutions to design problems that take an integrated and holistic approach, balancing the needs of product function, ergonomics, aesthetics, manufacturability, supply chain and cost. This will require the Product Designer to be truly multi-disciplinary, with real experience and understanding in all areas of product design, raw material selection, pattern making, prototype development and manufacturability.

DUTIES

The Product Designer will review and seek clarity on Design Briefs received from the Design Director. Once the briefs are well-defined and understood, the Product Designer will prepare 2D illustrations that address the problems set forth in the Brief and offer initial visualizations of the proposed finished product’s overall approach, appearance and important features and functions.

The Product Designer will use approved 2D illustrations to create full-sized 3D models in cardstock in order to further define the physical dimensions, lines and construction assemblies of the proposed design. These models will be made using 2D digital CAD and once approved, serve as the basis for patterns of the first product prototypes. The Product Designer will sew the 1st prototype of all new styles as proof-of-concept and as reference for the Sample Technician to support subsequent rounds of prototyping.

Working closely with the Sample Technician and Product Developer, and with regular reviews by the Design Director and Marketing Director, the Product Designer will work through a prototype iteration process to develop and refine the design in order to meet each product’s goals in a form that is ready for mass production.

As style development nears completion, the Product Designer will create an illustrated construction spec for each product that clearly and visually defines all build details, seam allowances and construction specifications. This document serves as a reference for external manufacturing partners as well as internal staff and will be proofed by the Sample Technician prior to release.

The Product Designer must have a broad understanding and semi-mastery of all areas of product creation. He/She will seek creative and practical solutions that may stretch the bounds of our current operation, but also be able to find effective and elegant solutions within the constraints and limitations of our current manufacturing and supply chain partners.

The Product Designer will be organized in order to meet review and delivery deadlines and be able to effectively communicate ideas verbally, visually and in a physical model or mock-up. Successful delivery of finished designs will require close collaboration with all members of the Product Team.

The Product Designer may at times be required to travel to Trade Shows or Factories both domestic and overseas to meet with vendors in-person in order to facilitate problem-solving, on-boarding of a new style, or gain better understanding of the production environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to creatively solve design problems within the scope and limitations of the project
Communication and delivery of design solutions in 2D and 3D formats
Making of physical mock-ups, models, and 1 st sewn prototypes as references for the Team
Pattern creation, development and maintenance
Ability to find a strategic and effective development path to iterate designs toward completion
Creation and maintenance of the illustrated Construction Spec
Coordinate with the Product Team for on-time delivery of finished product designs

AREAS OF SUPPORT

Sewn sample or mock-up creation
Illustration of visual line plans to aid product planning and Team visibility
Shop organization, maintenance
Other projects as needed to support the EVERGOODS business and operation

RELEVANT SKILLS

A genuine love of making things
3+ years of experience designing and making cut & sew product (preferably equipment)
Broad knowledge of sewing materials and construction techniques
Familiarity with cut and sew manufacturing processes
Hands-on sewing and assembly ability
Strong visual communication and drawing ability (digital and/or hand)
Adobe Illustrator
Optitex PDS pattern-making software
Use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc)
Use of Google Workspace tools (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc)
Measurement in fractional inches and metric decimals
Must maintain a current and valid passport for international travel

TRAINING

The Product Designer will spend the first 100 days of employment sewing EVERGOODS production styles. The goal is to gain familiarity with current EVERGOODS construction standards and to establish comfort and familiarity with the shop and its equipment for effective use as a product creation tool. The Product Designer will be expected to sew samples of current EVERGOODS product using existing construction SPECs and BOMs to gain familiarity with our documentation standards.

EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Evergoods is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio of work to careers@evergoods.us with the job title as the subject line

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