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Product Designer – Tactical Nylon Equipment

Shaw Concepts, LLC. Opelika, AL

Opelika, AL

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$50k - $75k/yr Full time Adobe Illustrator Apparel Design Laser Cutter

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Job Description

Shaw Concepts, LLC. is hiring a hands-on Product Designer to take sewn tactical nylon products from early objectives through prototyping, testing, documentation, and manufacturing handoff.

Responsibilities

Develop product concepts that align with defined objectives and constraints
Create technical sketches, patterns, and layouts using Adobe Illustrator
Operate a Laser Cutter to produce parts used in sewing prototypes
Sew and evaluate functional prototypes for performance and build quality
Iterate designs through testing and feedback to improve outcomes
Produce manufacturing tech pack documentation, including patterns, measurements, bills of materials, and assembly instructions
Collaborate with manufacturing to support consistent production
Review samples and initial production runs to confirm accuracy and quality
Maintain organized product files, revisions, and documentation throughout the process

Requirements

Experience designing and developing physical products
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant programs
Ability to operate a sewing machine and build prototypes
Understanding of sewn-product construction and manufacturing
Strong creativity, problem-solving, and attention to detail
Ability to create clear production documentation

Technologies

Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office Suite
Laser Cutter

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with soft goods, bags, apparel, outdoor equipment, or tactical nylon
Drawing or illustration skills
CAD or 3D modeling experience
3D-printing or rapid-prototyping experience
Experience creating technical packages, patterns, or bills of materials
Familiarity with industrial sewing equipment and technical textiles

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Requirements

Resume
Portfolio of creative and manufacturing work

Location: Opelika, AL (onsite) | Salary: USD 50,000 - 75,000 per year

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