Industrial Designer

Yondr creates phone-free spaces for artists, educators, organizations, and individuals worldwide. Our mission is to create spaces where genuine connection, focus, and creativity can flourish without technology.

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Industrial Designer to join our team. In this role, you will design and develop innovative mechanical components for our products, ensuring they meet the highest functionality, aesthetics, and user experience standards. You will apply your manufacturing, material selection, and trend analysis knowledge to create exceptional designs. Success in this role requires a high level of curiosity, ingenuity, and design expertise.

If you are passionate about creating innovative products and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to join us at Yondr and contribute to our mission of creating phone-free spaces.

Duties & Responsibilities

Design and Development

• Create innovative designs for bags and accessories, considering functionality, aesthetics, and user experience.
• Develop detailed sketches, Illustrator renderings
• Ensure designs meet technical specifications and production requirements.

Cut & Sew and No-Sew Techniques:

•   Apply expertise in cut & sew techniques to develop high-quality products.
•   Utilize no-sew techniques where applicable to create unique and functional designs.

Material Selection

• Select appropriate materials such as fabrics, trims, and hardware for each project.
• Conduct research on new materials and trends to incorporate into designs.

Technical Packages

• Create detailed technical packages for factories, including specifications, patterns, material lists, and assembly instructions.
• Trend Analysis and Innovation:
• Stay updated on industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitive products.
• Bring innovative ideas and solutions to the design process.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in industrial design, preferably in the fashion, accessories, or outdoor gear industries.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is essential. Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks is a plus.
• Design Skills: Strong understanding of cut & sew and no-sew techniques. Ability to design and develop products from concept to production.
• Material Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of fabrics, trims, hardware, and other materials used in bag and accessory design.
• Technical Package Skills: Ability to create detailed technical packages for factories, including specifications, patterns, and assembly instructions.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Job Location 

• Los Angeles
• Hybrid role - 2 days required at the Yondr office in Mar Vista.  

Job Type

• Exempt, salary

Compensation

• $90 - $93k

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 20 days of PTO, 13 Holidays and 1 week winter holiday in December
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Monthly cell/internet stipend
• 401(k)

Yondr is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring of employees based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.