Industrial Designer, Softgoods & Outdoor Gear
leManoosh
Overland Park, KS0–6 yrs6m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 6 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Product managementIllustrator
- Nice to have
- CADSolidWorks
- Work
- On-site in Overland Park
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- CAD41%SolidWorks23%Product management14%Illustrator11%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Insight 2 Design is seeking a full-time Industrial Designer with a focus on softgoods to create functional, distinctive outdoor products. You will collaborate with designers and product managers from concept through development, with a primary focus on tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, camping furniture, and soft coolers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop product concepts through sketching, digital illustration, renderings, and technical drawings.
- Research consumer needs, outdoor activities, market trends, materials, and construction methods.
- Develop color, material, and finish (CMF) directions.
- Collaborate to balance aesthetics, usability, performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Review prototypes and samples, communicate revisions, and refine products.
- Present design rationale, incorporate feedback, and manage project priorities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong portfolio showcasing creative problem-solving, aesthetic judgment, and thoughtful product development.
- Foundation in softgoods design, including materials, construction, patternmaking, and CMF.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly through sketches, renderings, and digital tools.
- Understanding of design trends, color theory, proportion, and detail.
- Experience or focus in original repeating print patterns, pattern illustration, and character illustration.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Initiative, curiosity, and organizational skills.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience designing outdoor gear or other durable consumer products.
- 2D CAD drawings, technical specifications, or softgoods development packages.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar 3D software.
- Basic rendering skills in KeyShot or similar.
- Experience evaluating prototypes, working with manufacturers, or supporting product testing.
- Interest in the outdoors and how people use their gear.
Qualifications
- 0 to 6 years of relevant experience; recent graduates with strong portfolios are encouraged to apply.