About Our Client
Our client is a leading global manufacturer, importer, and distributor of home décor and home goods—spanning softlines, hardlines, bedding, furniture, and lighting—trusted by the world's largest retail chains. They're looking for a Product Designer with hands‑on experience across both hard goods and soft goods to support their kitchenware category. This role covers the full design and development process, from concept through production‑ready specs.

Role Snapshot
Location: LATAM - Country (Remote)

Schedule: Full-time | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET

Position Summary
We are hiring a Product Designer – Kitchenware hard goods and soft goods. The adecuado candidate combines strong creative instincts with technical product development expertise and understands how to design commercially successful products for retail environments. This position requires someone highly organized, trend‑aware, and comfortable collaborating with sourcing, manufacturing, merchandising, and licensing teams.

Responsibilities

Design and develop kitchenware products across both hard goods (cookware, tools, accessories) and soft goods (textiles, linens, aprons, etc.)

Create detailed technical sketches, flat drawings, and CAD files for product development

Build and maintain tech packs with complete construction details, materials, colorways, and trims

Collaborate with sourcing and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are production‑feasible

Interpret seasonal trend direction and translate it into market‑ready product concepts

Review and provide feedback on samples, ensuring designs meet quality and spec standards

Support product development timelines to ensure on‑time delivery at retail

Work cross‑functionally with merchandising and licensing teams on branded product programs

Requirements (Must‑Have)





5+ years of product design experience with a portfolio spanning both hard goods and soft goods

Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related field preferred

Strong understanding of manufacturing and production processes for both material types

Experience creating and managing tech packs end‑to‑end

Ability to manage multiple SKUs and product lines simultaneously with strong attention to detail

Strong understanding of retail product development timelines and production workflows

Experience with licensed brand programs (Disney, character IP, or similar) is a plus

Background in retail or wholesale home goods (mass market or specialty retail preferred)

Familiarity with overseas factory communication and sample review processes

Strong attention to detail

Creative problem‑solving

Excellent organizational skills

Cross‑functional collaboration

Communication and feedback management

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Trend awareness and creative thinking

Time management and deadline ownership

Adaptability in fast‑paced retail environments

Proactive and solutions‑oriented mindset

Technical Skills (Required)

Adobe Illustrator

CAD design tools relevant to the product category

Technical sketching and flat drawing creation

Tech pack creation and management

Material and trim selection

Manufacturing and production process knowledge

Trend forecasting and market analysis

Sample review and quality control

Hard goods and soft goods product development

Tools & Systems

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive)

Time tracking: Hubstaff

Adobe Illustrator

Benefits

Competitive pay in USD.

100% remote – work from home or anywhere.

Flexible time‑off.

Work with an international team.

Learning opportunities.

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