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Associate Product Designer - Hardgoods

Wuensche Usa 🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

$50,000 - $55,000 Full-time Entry Level

The Associate Product Designer develops original and derivative hardgoods designs from concept through to production-ready specifications. They collaborate with sourcing and factory partners to ensure designs are commercially viable, on-trend, and manufacturable.

Responsibilities

  • The Associate Product Designer develops original and derivative hardgoods designs from concept through to production-ready specifications. They collaborate with sourcing and factory partners to ensure designs are commercially viable, on-trend, and manufacturable.

Requirements

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Product Design and possess 3–5+ years of experience in hardgoods or consumer products. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software, and AI-powered design tools is required, along with a strong understanding of mass production methods.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Floating holiday
  • Personal days
  • Summer hours
  • Commuter benefits
  • Paid parental leave

Key Skills

Adobe Creative Suite CAD software AI‑powered design tools Hardgoods design Industrial design Mass production methods Concept development Specification creation Sourcing collaboration Factory partnership Trend analysis Material selection Prototyping Project management Problem solving Communication Cross‑functional teamwork

About Wuensche Usa

Wuensche USA is situated in Chicago and proudly operates as a 100% subsidiary of the WÜNSCHE Group, which is headquartered in the trading hub of Hamburg, Germany. The WÜNSCHE Group is a third-generation family-owned enterprise with over 30 branch offices worldwide. Our specialization lies in product development and sourcing across diverse categories, including food, apparel, home textiles, home decor, and consumer goods, procured from various corners of the globe. Our products are available both online and through leading retailers here in the USA.

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