Soft Goods Designer

Dorel Juvenile is looking for a Soft Goods Designer to join the Fashion Team at our Design and Development Center in Foxboro, MA. The Designer will be responsible for developing Soft Goods designs for a variety of juvenile products, including car seats and strollers.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

The Soft Goods Designer must have a hands-on approach with strong visual communication through sketching and 3-Dimensional development including sample sewing. They will have strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and presentation skills with a proven ability to work well with cross-functional teams. Key interfaces are with Fashion, Soft Goods Engineering, Industrial Design, Category Management and Project Management. Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines.

• Create initial concept sketches based on trends/product planners/retailer space/cost.

• Create concepts for multiple brands and price points using design language for differentiation.

• Research market competitors and trends within all relevant and parallel industries.

• Using 2D and 3D skills in collaboration with Sewing Team, Industrial Design Team, Fashion Team, and global partners to create initial patterns and white samples of soft goods concepts.

• Develop 2D and 3D presentation materials for internal meetings as well as retailer meetings/presentations.

• Use Adobe Creative Suite to create beautiful concept renderings.

• Submit feedback for sample revisions to meet final approved standards.

• Partner and communicate between internal teams and domestic and international teams to share and refine patterns and construction from concept through to final production.

• Work closely with Costing Engineers to ensure designs meet project costing goals.

Experience, Education and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related design discipline.

• 5+ year’s experience designing and creating innovative products.

• Ability to create and evaluate 2D concept drawings and convert into 3D models.

• Ability to read and interpret, fashion and construction specs and modify as needed.

• Strong computer skills, specifically in Adobe Creative Suite, (Illustrator and Photoshop) and MS Office Suite.

• Technical sewing skills for constructing soft goods for mechanized products a plus.

• Pattern drafting skills to generate prototype sewing patterns a plus.

• Experience with industrial sewing techniques and soft goods manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of textile types and manufacturing processes, from raw fibers to finished goods.

• Strong aesthetic sense, with ability to evaluate and make material/quality recommendations.

• Self-motivation, excellent communication and follow up skills a must.

• Flexibility to be able to switch modes and projects as needed.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.