Technical Product Designer – Soft Goods Job at Yondr in Los Angeles

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Technical Product Designer – Soft Goods to support product concept development, materials research, and R&D product and graphic design. This role blends hands-on design execution with deep knowledge of materials, testing, and manufacturing considerations. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Adobe and other design tools, comfortable working from concept sketches to production-ready specifications, and capable of ensuring our products meet both functional and aesthetic brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Concept Development

• Create and refine product concepts in line with brand strategy and design language.
• Produce technical drawings, renderings, and illustrations using Adobe and other design tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and suppliers to develop prototypes and evaluate feasibility.

Materials Research & Testing

• Research and recommend suitable materials based on durability, performance, and cost criteria.
• Conduct and coordinate material testing for quality, compliance, and performance.
• Maintain a library of approved materials, finishes, and suppliers.

Brand & Design Language Compliance

• Ensure all designs adhere to the company’s established visual identity and brand design standards.
• Review prototypes and production samples for compliance with branding and design intent.
• Partner with marketing and creative teams to align product aesthetics with overall brand storytelling.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of designs.
• Partner with operations to ensure materials are available, compliant, and sustainable where possible.
• Participate in supplier reviews and production readiness checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial design, product development, or materials engineering.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD tools (SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of material properties, manufacturing processes, and testing protocols.
• Experience working with brand compliance standards and design systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Experience in consumer products, lifestyle goods, or soft goods design.
• Knowledge of material sourcing and safety compliance standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative design environment.
• Strong visual design sensibility with a practical, production-minded approach.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical coverage plan option for employees and access to 15+ plan types, including PPO, HMO and HDHP
• Dental and vision and ancillary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO for rest and recharge throughout the year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 1 week paid holiday break at the end of December, for a company-wide closure + 11 additional nationally recognized holidays
• 401(k) offering
• Tech tool preference, including choice of PC or Mac.
• We are a hybrid company with remote employees. Hybrid employees receive catered lunch once a week.

Yondr is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring of employees based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.