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.
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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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