Designer/Developer (Soft Goods)

United Sports Brands•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the design and development of protective apparel, equipment, and accessories, with a primary focus on soft goods and select hard good components. The position manages a wide range of projects simultaneously, supporting strategic initiatives, concept exploration, and innovation opportunities from initial design through production readiness. Responsibilities include creating new product concepts, developing detailed tech packs, and executing product graphics to support accurate sample development and factory communication. This role works directly with supply chain partners to drive development, ensuring all materials, samples, construction details, and costing are tracked, communicated, and aligned with product goals. The position plays a critical role in translating design intent into commercially viable, manufacturable products that meet performance, quality, and timeline expectations.

Requirements

+7 years Product design & development of sports performance products with experience working with product managers and manufacturers (international)
Ability to produce tech-packs
Design and development experience with both hardgoods and softgoods
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
Excellent creative skills associated with innovative product design
Proficient using MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to succeed within a team driven business environment
Demonstrate strong work ethic, reliability, teamwork and flexibility
Ability to manage multi-task requirements on a daily basis
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Must be available for a flexible schedule of domestic and international travel (1-2x per year)
Must successfully pass criminal background check
Must have valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree in apparel and/or industrial design.
Preferred graphic design skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor industry trends, competitive brands, materials, and manufacturing innovations to inform product direction.
Support strategic initiatives through innovative product design and development concepts.
Collaborate with team to create and refine product concepts from ideation through commercialization.
Manage and maintain development timelines across multiple concurrent projects.
Execute timely and objective design revisions, offering solutions that align with performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.
Prepare and own detailed tech packs for initial samples and all subsequent revisions.
Partner directly with factories to communicate design intent, construction details, and development updates.
Review prototypes with Technical Design to ensure alignment on fit, construction, and overall product execution.
Participate in fit sessions and provide clear, actionable feedback to overseas factories to ensure standards are met.
Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously with strong prioritization and organization.
Maintain accurate and transparent communication on project status, risks, and timelines.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment throughout the development process.
Communicate design progress effectively across design, development, and cross-functional teams.
Partner with Product Management to support product specifications and business requirements.
Participate in cross-functional teams to execute development milestones and resolve issues.
Support sales and custom product needs as required.