Product Designer

The Product Designer role within Helen of Troy's Home & Outdoor division focuses on delivering innovative seasonal gear carrying solutions from concept through pre-production. The position may support OXO, Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands. Location is Cortez, CO with a hybrid work arrangement, and the annual salary ranges from USD 70,000 - 80,000. A Bachelor’s Degree in Product (Physical Product) or Industrial Design and at least 3 years of experience are expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative seasonal designs and manage special projects from concept to pre-production.
• Research industry trends and product functionality to identify design opportunities that offer new market value.
• Develop product specifications and tech packs in Adobe Illustrator to support sampling.
• Conceptualize forward looking solutions for pack designs, features, components, and accessories.
• Collaborate with the Sample Room to translate designs into aesthetically pleasing, manufacturable products.
• Prototype, test, and review design concepts to deliver functional, high-quality solutions.
• Present design thinking at product reviews using sketches, prototypes, color boards, CAD, and related visuals.
• Engage with suppliers and developers to source appropriate materials.
• Develop custom components using CAD and rapid prototyping techniques.
• Explore, refine, and specify pack color, trims, and graphic details.
• Investigate material manufacturing methods to inform design decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Product (Physical Product) or Industrial Design.
• 3+ years of professional product design experience in bags, packs, and soft goods.
• Portfolio submission required with application (PDF or website) showing hand sketches and the full design process, including early concepts, ideation, iteration, refinement, and final outcomes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and MS Office.
• Understanding of sewn, soft and hard goods, seaming and blocking construction, and material properties.
• Ability to travel internationally to Asia (Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, South Korea) 15-20% of the time.
• Ability to participate in evening or early morning calls as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• MS Office
• CAD and 3D CAD software

Benefits

• Salary plus bonus
• Healthcare coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid holidays and Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic life insurance
• Short term and long term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid charitable (volunteer) leave
• Educational assistance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Product (Physical Product) or Industrial Design.
• 3+ years of professional product design experience in bags, packs, and soft goods.
• Portfolio submission required with application (PDF or website) demonstrating hand-sketching and the full design process, including early concepts, ideation, iteration, and refinement, in addition to final product outcomes.
• Proficiency in software such as Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; MS Office.
• Understanding of sewn, soft and hard goods, seaming and blocking construction, and material properties.
• Ability to travel internationally to Asia (Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, South Korea) as needed (15-20%).
• Ability to attend evening or early morning calls as needed for the position.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for outdoors, cycling, and travel.
• Sewing and pattern making skills.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software.