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Job Description
Position: Product Designer (soft goods)
Department: Product Design & Development
Reporting to: VP, Product Design / Director, Product Design
Location: Chicago, IL or Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Status: Full-Time, Permanent\
Responsibilities:
Develop innovative new features and product profiles
Research and stay abreast of competitive products and current trends, apply them appropriately to product design and development
Prepare presentation CADs and factory artwork for new and existing items
Develop new prints and patterns as needed, ensuring that all items are within specified timelines.
Review new development samples for construction quality and cost
Review lab dip and pattern swatches for production
Attend meetings and liaise with Product Management teams as required
Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Post secondary education (Bachelor’s degree or College diploma) in Industrial Design or related field
At least five (5) years of experience in product design and development, preferably in consumer products industry
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD packages would be considered a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Knowledge of textiles, synthetic materials and hardware
Possess excellent communication skills for articulating design and technical concepts, collaborating with overseas factories, and liaising effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Showcase a creative mindset coupled with a meticulous eye for detail.
Exhibit strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Reliable and self-motivated; a team player, yet able to work without close supervision.
What we will offer the successful candidate
Market competitive compensation
Participation in our Health, Dental and Vision Benefits program
Participation in our Retirement Savings Plan and Partial Company Match
Participation in our Tuition Reimbursement Program
Metro Pass reimbursement for our transit commuters
We appreciate how important flexibility is to our employees. While we work hard to meet business and customer needs, we balance that with flexibility needs.
Be part of a culture that supports professional growth and development
Year-round employee events
Company Overview:
Since it was founded more than 35 years ago, California Innovations has grown to become the world’s leading provider of soft sided coolers and insulated lunch packs. The company maintains its leadership position by focusing on performance and fashion, with an emphasis on proprietary technologies that make the company’s products work better. We are headquartered in Toronto, with offices in Montréal, the US and China and distribute our products globally.
We created the ?rst collapsible cooler, the ?rst soft sided rolling cooler, the ?rst soft sided cooler with plastic liner, the ?rst Zipperless™ cooler, and many, many more innovative products! California Innovations designs and produces Arctic Zone®, Titan, AZ Pro, Life is Good, Kelly Ventura, Food Pro, Columbia, Dabney Lee and Interlockers® Food Storage brands. The company enjoys vast penetration in all retail channels with presence in big box retailers ranging from Costco, Walmart and Target, to QVC, Kroger, Walgreens, Carrefour and ASDA. Check us out at www.arcticzone.com!
Here at California Innovations…
Leadership, innovation, and creativity are in our DNA.
We are passionate and inclusive. Our environment is friendly and supportive.
Integrity & Commitment to Quality drives us and infuses everything we do.
*Hybrid Model:
We embrace a hybrid working environment and support our employees to be successful whether they are at home or in the office. The primary purpose of our offices is to drive collaboration, nurture our culture, and enhance our relationships and connections with one another.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values the unique skills and experiences of each of our candidates; recognizing that each prospective team member of California Innovations, Inc. contributes to our efforts in building a diverse and inclusive place to work.
Should you require any disability-related accommodation to support your participation in our recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.