Industrial Designer (Soft Goods)

Eric Scott Leathers, LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Designer.

Who are we : Eric Scott Leathers, LLC is a private label manufacturer and as leather experts, we partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands and successful companies to turn concepts into a reality. For more than three decades, an unparalleled commitment to excellence has been the hallmark of our comprehensive solutions. We maintain the highest standards for materials and craftsmanship, and our exceptionally talented team approaches each step with innovative thinking and a painstaking attention to detail.

Who are you:  You are a skilled Industrial Designer in the soft-goods industry, with a background in construction methods. You have computer skills with an emphasis in AutoCAD, and other software drawing programs and are knowledgeable in creating prototypes from 2D drawings. You possess a willingness to experiment and have strong problem-solving skills in addition to being highly organized and an effective communicator, both verbal and written. If you have experience in leather that is a plus!

The scope of the Industrial Designer is the technical creation and coordination of new product development and ensuring compliance of the product to customer specifications while meeting or exceeding active participation in the development and engineering of all new products.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Collaborate with customers and internal team to create prototypes, refining designs based on performance, manufacturability and cost.
• Conceptualize and create designs for soft goods products based on customer specifications.
• Develop digital sketches to communicate design concepts.
• Generate detailed technical drawings, CAD models, and product specifications.
• Work independently on designated styles by creating mock-up samples and prototypes of new products in a 3D prototype from 2D sketches
• Research and recommend appropriate materials and construction techniques for product designs, balancing performance and cost with functionality.
• Develop patterns and tech packs for all new products
• Developing preliminary BOMs and routings for initial samples and verifying final BOM and routing
• Analyzing drawing changes by using assembly representations for fit, function, interference and efficiency of design
• Identifying and recommending alternatives to resolve issues and support the product development team to meet the design and engineering approval date as per the product timelines
• Modifying and revising designs to reduce production problems and work with manufacturing to establish and document best practices
• Manage timelines and deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously ensuring that product launches are on time and within budget.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Textile Design, or related field.
• Experience in creating prototypes and samples (experience in leather/durable soft goods is a plus)
• Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• Project management skills
• Oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Effective analytical, problem-solving skills, and high attention to details

This position offers a fully competitive compensation package with benefits.

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