Soft Goods Designer

Location: Exton, PA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Contract: 12 months
Pay Rate: $28.00/hr W2
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Position Overview

We are looking for a Soft Goods Designer to join a product design team in Exton, PA. This role will be involved in conceptualizing and developing new soft goods products, from initial ideas through prototypes and production-ready concepts.

You’ll work closely with Design, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to develop products that deliver strong customer experiences.

Entry-level candidates may be considered if they have the required patternmaking, sewing, and design skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop designs for new soft goods products and support updates to existing products.
• Create concepts that consider form, aesthetics, usability, materials, and construction.
• Develop basic flat patterns and understand draping techniques.
• Sew prototypes and samples using industrial sewing machines.
• Select appropriate fabrics, fillers, and other materials based on product requirements.
• Create production-ready concepts while considering manufacturing requirements.
• Generate sketches, concepts, presentations, and other visual communications.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Color & Trend, Fashion, Usability, and Craftsmanship teams.
• Partner with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and global teams as needed.
• Manage individual projects and timelines while maintaining quality standards.
• Present design concepts and communicate ideas effectively in English.
• Travel approximately once per quarter as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Apparel Design, Soft Goods Design, or a related field.
• Formal training or undergraduate coursework in patternmaking.
• Strong sewing skills and understanding of garment/product construction techniques.
• Ability to use industrial sewing machines to create prototypes and samples.
• Ability to sketch and communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Knowledge of basic flat pattern development and draping.
• Understanding of ergonomics/human factors as they relate to soft goods.
• Familiarity with fabrics, fillers, materials, and construction techniques.
• Ability to create production-ready concepts and understand basic manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other 2D/3D or presentation tools.
• Strong visual communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• 3+ years of relevant Soft Goods/Fashion design experience preferred, though entry-level candidates with the required technical skill set may be considered.
• Ability to travel at least once per quarter.