Job Description
I’m developing a new consumer soft-goods product and am seeking an industrial / product designer to help refine the design and prepare it for prototyping and eventual manufacturing. This project is confidential and will require a signed NDA and IP assignment agreement prior to sharing detailed information. All concepts, designs, and prototypes created during this engagement will remain my sole property. Project Scope • Review high-level goals and use case • Develop 2–3 initial concept directions • Refine a selected concept with attention to form, proportions, and construction • Create clean technical drawings / specs suitable for prototyping and design patent preparation • Provide feedback and revisions as needed within the agreed scope What I’m Looking For • Experience in industrial or product design for consumer goods • Strong background in soft goods / textile-based products • Understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) • Ability to produce clear, factory-ready drawings or specs • Comfortable working under NDA with full IP transfer Project Details • Fixed-price, milestone-based engagement • Estimated timeline: 1–3 months • Experience level: Intermediate • This is a project-based role, not contract-to-hire at this time If you have relevant experience designing soft goods or physical consumer products and enjoy working with founders on early-stage product development, I’d love to hear from you. Please include examples of similar work in your proposal. Apply tot his job