Job Description
Soft Goods Designer Location: Exton, PA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Contract: 12 months
Pay Rate: $28.00/hr W2
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Position Overview We are looking for a
Soft Goods Designer to join a product design team in Exton, PA. This role will be involved in conceptualizing and developing new soft goods products, from initial ideas through prototypes and production-ready concepts.
You'll work closely with Design, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to develop products that deliver strong customer experiences.
Entry-level candidates may be considered if they have the required patternmaking, sewing, and design skills.
Key Responsibilities - Develop designs for new soft goods products and support updates to existing products.
- Create concepts that consider form, aesthetics, usability, materials, and construction.
- Develop basic flat patterns and understand draping techniques.
- Sew prototypes and samples using industrial sewing machines.
- Select appropriate fabrics, fillers, and other materials based on product requirements.
- Create production-ready concepts while considering manufacturing requirements.
- Generate sketches, concepts, presentations, and other visual communications.
- Collaborate with Industrial Design, Color & Trend, Fashion, Usability, and Craftsmanship teams.
- Partner with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and global teams as needed.
- Manage individual projects and timelines while maintaining quality standards.
- Present design concepts and communicate ideas effectively in English.
- Travel approximately once per quarter as needed.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Apparel Design, Soft Goods Design, or a related field .
- Formal training or undergraduate coursework in patternmaking .
- Strong sewing skills and understanding of garment/product construction techniques.
- Ability to use industrial sewing machines to create prototypes and samples.
- Ability to sketch and communicate design ideas and concepts.
- Knowledge of basic flat pattern development and draping.
- Understanding of ergonomics/human factors as they relate to soft goods.
- Familiarity with fabrics, fillers, materials, and construction techniques.
- Ability to create production-ready concepts and understand basic manufacturing processes.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other 2D/3D or presentation tools.
- Strong visual communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- 3+ years of relevant Soft Goods/Fashion design experience preferred , though entry-level candidates with the required technical skill set may be considered.
- Ability to travel at least once per quarter.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Monday to Friday