Technical Product Designer - Soft Goods (Los Angeles)

Technical Product Designer - Soft Goods

Yondr creates phone-free spaces for artists, educators, organizations and individuals around the world. Our mission is to create spaces where genuine connection, focus, and creativity can flourish in the absence of technology.

Yondr's business segments span numerous industries, primarily across education and live events. Yondr supports schools through cell phone-free programs. Our education programs facilitate the successful implementation of phone-free school environments by providing administrators and teachers with education, training, and development resources, along with all necessary equipment. In addition, Yondr supports top artists in music and comedy by creating phone-free shows, allowing performers and audience members to enjoy live performances without the distraction of phones.

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Technical Product Designer - Soft Goods to support product concept development, materials research, and R&D product and graphic design. This role blends hands-on design execution with deep knowledge of materials, testing, and manufacturing considerations. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Adobe and other design tools, comfortable working from concept sketches to production-ready specifications, and capable of ensuring our products meet both functional and aesthetic brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Create and refine product concepts in line with brand strategy and design language.

Produce technical drawings, renderings, and illustrations using Adobe and other design tools.

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and suppliers to develop prototypes and evaluate feasibility.

Research and recommend suitable materials based on durability, performance, and cost criteria.

Conduct and coordinate material testing for quality, compliance, and performance.

Maintain a library of approved materials, finishes, and suppliers.

Ensure all designs adhere to the company's established visual identity and brand design standards.

Review prototypes and production samples for compliance with branding and design intent.

Partner with marketing and creative teams to align product aesthetics with overall brand storytelling.

Work closely with engineering to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of designs.

Partner with operations to ensure materials are available, compliant, and sustainable where possible.

Participate in supplier reviews and production readiness checks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

35 years of experience in industrial design, product development, or materials engineering.

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD tools (SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar).

Strong knowledge of material properties, manufacturing processes, and testing protocols.

Experience working with brand compliance standards and design systems.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

Experience in consumer products, lifestyle goods, or soft goods design.

Knowledge of material sourcing and safety compliance standards.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative design environment.

Strong visual design sensibility with a practical, production-minded approach.

Benefits

100% paid medical coverage plan option for employees and access to 15+ plan types, including PPO, HMO and HDHP

Dental and vision and ancillary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance

Generous PTO for rest and recharge throughout the year

12 weeks of paid parental leave

1 week paid holiday break at the end of December, for a company-wide closure + 11 additional nationally recognized holidays

401(k) offering

Tech tool preference, including choice of PC or Mac.

We are a hybrid company with remote employees. Hybrid employees receive catered lunch once a week.

Yondr is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring of employees based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.