Contract Soft Goods Designer
About us
Dorel Juvenile, a segment of Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX:DII.B, DII.A) is a world class juvenile products company. Dorel Juvenile’s powerfully branded products include global juvenile brands Safety 1st, Quinny, Maxi-Cosi and Tiny Love, complimented by regional brands such as Cosco, Bébé Confort and Infanti. Dorel Industries Inc. has annual sales of US$2.6 billion and employs approximately 10,000 people in facilities located in twenty-five countries worldwide. We are continuously extending our leading market position and believe team spirit, personal drive, and accountability can make a real difference in achieving the sustainable growth essential to our future. We research, design, develop, and test our products in-house, giving employees opportunities to gain inter-departmental experience. Our aim is to introduce and grow talent at all levels of our organization. Our global organization and our international supplier and customer base allow employees to collaborate with juvenile colleagues and partners from all over the world. Working at Dorel Juvenile means having a real impact on people’s lives. Come join our team…together we care about the precious lives of children.
Your mission
Dorel Juvenile is looking for a Contract Soft Goods Designer to join the team at our Design and Development Center in Foxboro, MA for a 6 month contract. The Designer will be responsible for developing Soft Goods designs for a variety of juvenile products, including car seats and strollers.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Key responsibilities
The Designer must have a hands-on approach with strong visual communication through sketching and 3-Dimensional development including sample sewing. They will have strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and presentation skills with a proven ability to work well with cross-functional teams. Key interfaces are with Fashion, Soft Goods Engineering, Industrial Design, Marketing and Project Management. Must be able to multi-task well and work in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines.
- researching market competitors and trends within all relevant and parallel industries
- creating initial concept sketches
- using 2D and 3D skills to create initial patterns and white samples
- developing 2D and 3D presentation materials
- submitting feedback for sample revisions to meet final approved standards
- partnering with domestic and international teams to create and refine patterns and construction specifications from initial sewing samples through to final production.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in related design discipline and experience designing and creating innovative products.
- Ability to create and evaluate 2D concept drawings and convert into 3D models.
- Technical sewing skills for constructing soft goods for mechanized products.
- Pattern drafting skills to generate prototype sewing patterns, as well as final manufacturing production patterns.
- Experience with industrial sewing techniques and soft goods manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of textile types and manufacturing processes, from raw fibers to finished goods.
- Strong aesthetic sense, with ability to evaluate and make material/quality recommendations.
- Self-motivation, excellent communication and follow up skills a must
- Strong computer skills, specifically in MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Experience with Solidworks a plus.
Are you ready to grow with us?
The people behind our products and brands make Dorel an even stronger company. We are extending our leading market position and believe team spirit, personal drive and accountability can make a real difference in achieving sustainable growth. This is essential to our future. We invite you to grow with us!