Love the outdoors? Are you an avid ultralight hiker, camper, or backpacker? Hyperlite Mountain Gear builds the world’s best ultralight backcountry packs, tents, and accessories, and we’re looking for passionate outdoor enthusiasts to be the front line of communication with our customers. Deep knowledge of backcountry and multi-day hiking and camping is essential. Experience and expertise with the full Hyperlite product line is a huge plus.Our gear has been in deep in the Grand Canyon to the peaks of Mt Everest and K2, to the most famous thru hike trails in the world. From adventure racing to solo expeditions across Iceland, Hyperlite is trusted by the adventurers who depend on their equipment for success, safety, and survival. So if you’re looking for a path into the outdoor industry, and want to be a part of the brand that’s transforming the way people explore the backcountry, send us your resume!The Product Designer is responsible for taking a product from briefing to commercialization. The Product Designer will be responsible for at least one product per season and will be expected to develop design concepts and use creative problem solving to design products that are in line with the Hyperlite Mountain Gear user. The Product Designer is responsible for all patterns and documentation for each of the products to which they are assigned.ResponsibilitiesTranslating product brief into a design conceptBuilding sewn mockups and initial prototypes to validate design conceptCreating and maintaining product patternsCreating and maintaining product documentationProduce prototypes and test functionalityImprove the design of existing productsPlanning and executing multiple field tests for each productAggregating and sharing field test data/feedbackCollaborating with other
Product Designers
to make product changes based on field test feedbackConsidering MSRP and target cost, as laid out in the product brief, when choosing materials and trimsImprove the design of existing productsRequirementsWork experience as a Product Designer or similar role preferredExperience in industrial designHands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) toolsTime-management skillsAdaptabilityBSc/MSc in Product Design, Manufacturing Design Engineering or relevant fieldSewing experience is a plus
