What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Designer (Hard Goods) position at Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)?
Position: Product Designer (Hard Goods)
FSLA Status: Full-time/Exempt
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Travel: Up to 10% of domestic travel
Pay Rate: $70,000- $95,000
Scope of the Role
The Product Designer plays a key role in providing innovative product designs and enhancing existing product lines that bridge functionality with aesthetic appeal. This role collaborates closely with the Product Development team to shape and execute the vision for BCP’s new products, prioritizing market trends and user satisfaction. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional creativity with technical expertise, delivering impactful design solutions using advanced creative software.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Product Developers to prepare designs based on market needs.
Balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost-effectiveness to create products that are both appealing and practical.
Revise and enhance designs based on development feedback.
Translate concepts into production-ready designs by preparing technical drawings, specifications and documentation.
Develop detailed 2D/3D models using Adobe Creative Suite, with a preference for 3D modeling and rendering in SolidWorks.
Manage key design project milestones, ensuring alignment with product requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Collaborate with overseas teams and vendors to clearly communicate product design intent, resolve production feasibility issues, and explore cost-effective solutions to potential challenges.
Understand high level requirements for compliance, regulatory, and other standards.
Monitor the eCommerce landscape to identify emerging product trends and competitor launches, driving innovation and quality enhancements.
Work closely with your manager to refine new product ideas, maximizing the success of upcoming launches.
Travel up to 10% to attend trade shows and visit overseas offices, gaining insights to create exceptional products.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Required Experience
Bachelor’s Degree Required; comparable work experience may be substituted to meet educational requirements.
3-5 years’ experience designing successful hardline product lines.
Proficient In Photoshop And Illustrator. SolidWorks Experience Preferred.
Design Portfolio to present past work and successful projects that demonstrate expertise in design, innovation, and problem-solving.
Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, marketers, and manufacturers.
A love of retail and great commercial awareness.
Excellent research and data analysis skills
Presentation skills and the ability to explain data clearly.
The ability to use database and spreadsheet software. (Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to identify and offer effective solutions to problems.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and cope under pressure.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Benefits & Perks
Join us and experience a workplace where benefits and perks are designed with you in mind.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Inclusive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Program is here to provide confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
Future-Forward Financials: Secure your future with our 401k plan, complete with up to a 3% company match.
Time to Recharge: Enjoy vacation time, paid holidays, and sick days to rest and recharge.
Fuel Your Day: Delight in a variety of snacks and drinks to keep you energized, including the occasional catered lunch.
Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of our generous employee discount on our products, plus occasional product giveaways and raffles.
Celebrate Together: Join us for milestone and birthday celebrations, as well as our annual holiday party.
If you meet most of our criteria and are excited about our mission, we encourage you to apply and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be just what we're looking for.
Where to Find Us
www.bestchoiceproducts.com
Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube
At BCP, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Best Choice Products proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, embracing differences in race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Discrimination and harassment of any kind have no place here.
FSLA Status: Full-time/Exempt
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Travel: Up to 10% of domestic travel
Pay Rate: $70,000- $95,000
Scope of the Role
The Product Designer plays a key role in providing innovative product designs and enhancing existing product lines that bridge functionality with aesthetic appeal. This role collaborates closely with the Product Development team to shape and execute the vision for BCP’s new products, prioritizing market trends and user satisfaction. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional creativity with technical expertise, delivering impactful design solutions using advanced creative software.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Product Developers to prepare designs based on market needs.
Balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost-effectiveness to create products that are both appealing and practical.
Revise and enhance designs based on development feedback.
Translate concepts into production-ready designs by preparing technical drawings, specifications and documentation.
Develop detailed 2D/3D models using Adobe Creative Suite, with a preference for 3D modeling and rendering in SolidWorks.
Manage key design project milestones, ensuring alignment with product requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Collaborate with overseas teams and vendors to clearly communicate product design intent, resolve production feasibility issues, and explore cost-effective solutions to potential challenges.
Understand high level requirements for compliance, regulatory, and other standards.
Monitor the eCommerce landscape to identify emerging product trends and competitor launches, driving innovation and quality enhancements.
Work closely with your manager to refine new product ideas, maximizing the success of upcoming launches.
Travel up to 10% to attend trade shows and visit overseas offices, gaining insights to create exceptional products.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Required Experience
Bachelor’s Degree Required; comparable work experience may be substituted to meet educational requirements.
3-5 years’ experience designing successful hardline product lines.
Proficient In Photoshop And Illustrator. SolidWorks Experience Preferred.
Design Portfolio to present past work and successful projects that demonstrate expertise in design, innovation, and problem-solving.
Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, marketers, and manufacturers.
A love of retail and great commercial awareness.
Excellent research and data analysis skills
Presentation skills and the ability to explain data clearly.
The ability to use database and spreadsheet software. (Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to identify and offer effective solutions to problems.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and cope under pressure.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Benefits & Perks
Join us and experience a workplace where benefits and perks are designed with you in mind.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Inclusive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Program is here to provide confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
Future-Forward Financials: Secure your future with our 401k plan, complete with up to a 3% company match.
Time to Recharge: Enjoy vacation time, paid holidays, and sick days to rest and recharge.
Fuel Your Day: Delight in a variety of snacks and drinks to keep you energized, including the occasional catered lunch.
Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of our generous employee discount on our products, plus occasional product giveaways and raffles.
Celebrate Together: Join us for milestone and birthday celebrations, as well as our annual holiday party.
If you meet most of our criteria and are excited about our mission, we encourage you to apply and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be just what we're looking for.
Where to Find Us
www.bestchoiceproducts.com
Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube
At BCP, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Best Choice Products proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, embracing differences in race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Discrimination and harassment of any kind have no place here.
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000
