Home & Travel Designer

Comfrt

1d•Remote

About The Position

Comfrt is the #1 Hoodie Brand in the U.S. and the #1 Apparel Brand on TikTok globally. Built on a mission to support mental health and create everything comfortable for an easy, stress-free, cozy lifestyle, we are obsessed with our customer and dedicated to building the ultimate comfort brand ecosystem. Our goal is to create products with ultimate comfort and ease, whether at home or on the go. Our brand is expanding to bring this signature mix of comfort, style, and cultural relevance into the home and travel categories. We’re searching for a visionary Home & Travel Designer with a sharp trend eye, elevated design aesthetic, and the agility to create across multiple product categories—specifically Home Goods and Bags/Travel Accessories. This role is not just about designing beautiful products—it’s about owning the process from concept to delivery across new product verticals. In this role, you'll:

Requirements

Creative and Artistic Ability: A strong eye for design, color, form, and detail.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in soft goods construction, pattern creation (for bags and home textiles), and material specifications for durability and performance.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and ideally 3D design tools (e.g., CLO3D, Rhino) for product visualization and prototyping.
Knowledge of Trends: Understanding of current and emerging trends in home décor, travel, bag/luggage design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate design ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams and international vendors.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot design challenges and find creative solutions across diverse product types.
Business Acumen: Understanding of retail, market trends, and business operations within the home and travel product spaces.
Organizational and Time Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple, complex projects and meet aggressive deadlines.
Education: A bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field is typically required.
Experience: Relevant experience through internships or previous design roles.
A designer with 10+ years in product design, specifically with experience in Bags/Luggage and/or Home Soft Goods/Textiles, with a portfolio showing exceptional taste and commercial success.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and ideally 3D design tools.
Highly knowledgeable in textiles, hardware, construction, and performance materials for home and travel applications.
Experienced in vendor communication and navigating production realities for complex goods.
Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and solutions-focused with a positive, can-do attitude.
Strong understanding of product costing and timelines.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, able to pivot quickly and work long hours when launches demand it.

Responsibilities

Translate trend, fabric, and cultural insights into on-brand, commercially successful designs for home and travel categories.
Concept and design across Home Goods (e.g., throws, pillows, soft storage, loungewear) and Bags/Travel (e.g., backpacks, luggage, travel organizers, everyday carry).
Own vendor communication for all design-related matters, ensuring clarity on product intent, materials, and execution, especially for new factories.
Collaborate closely with product development, sourcing, and marketing to move from idea to launch—fast.
Design Execution: Oversee the entire design process from initial concept to final product development, including material innovation, function, and construction.
Create tech packs with detailed specs, construction methods, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) for production accuracy across soft goods and hard accessories.
Color merchandising—develop seasonal color palettes and apply them strategically across all home and bag categories.
Create graphics and patterns that align with Comfrt’s brand identity and seasonal stories.
Create and manage seasonal visual line plans to guide product flow, merchandising strategy, and assortment balance.
Understand and work within product cost targets while maintaining design integrity and quality standards.
Track and align designs with production timelines, ensuring on-time delivery.
Participate in prototyping and sampling to ensure accurate product function and durability that meets Comfrt’s standards for the home and travel environment.
Maintain Comfrt’s design DNA while pushing boundaries and innovating for the future.