Newell Brandsposted 9 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Sandy Springs, GA
10,001+ employees
Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

As a Soft Goods Designer at Newell Brands, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing and developing innovative products that enhance the lives of our customers, particularly in the realm of parenting. This position involves a comprehensive engagement in all aspects of Soft Goods Design and the development of baby gear. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, R&D, Industrial Design, and Supply Chain, to create compelling customer experiences and ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. Your work will be instrumental in supporting the soft goods development process from ideation through to form development, prototyping, and production implementation. In this role, you will take direction from the Soft Goods Design Manager and will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that brand and product technical guidelines are met and effectively communicated across the organization. You will leverage your skills in sewing, digital design, and product development to create prototypes and collaborate with various teams to bring innovative concepts to life. This position requires a strong understanding of materials and construction techniques, as well as the ability to assess human factors relevant to soft goods development projects. A portfolio showcasing your prior work in soft goods design is a necessary component of your application.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and develop new soft goods products that improve customer experiences, particularly in parenting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, R&D, Industrial Design, and Supply Chain.
  • Support soft goods development from ideation through form development, prototyping, and production implementation.
  • Ensure brand and product technical guidelines are met and communicated effectively across the organization.
  • Create physical prototypes of soft goods designs for concept testing.
  • Demonstrate effective communication strategies between cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in corporate or consulting design in Soft Goods/Fashion.
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Fashion, Apparel, or a related field with a focus on soft goods development.
  • Experience in collaboration with industrial design, engineering, and fashion on material selection and design feasibility.
  • Strong capability in drawing, ideation, form development, textile application, prototype development, and production documentation.
  • Working knowledge of emerging technologies and digital visualization skills, including patterning software and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Knowledge of basic to advanced patternmaking techniques for development.
  • Experience in all construction and finishing techniques used for prototype development.
  • Ability to operate various types of industrial sewing machines.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with digital design tools and software beyond Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Familiarity with global manufacturing processes and vendor communication.
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