Job Description

Position:

Freelance Product Designer (soft goods)

Department:

International Sales and Product Development Team

Reporting to:

Senior Product Manager

Location:

Greater Montreal Area (Preferred)

Work Model:

Remote (Occasional travel to Boisbriand Office is preferred)

Status:

Freelance (average 25-30 Hours per week), core availability of 9:00am and 5:00pm EST Monday through to Friday preferred

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Freelance Product Designer to support our International Sales Team in designing innovative soft goods. This role is ideal for a designer with a strong eye for trends, prints, and patterns, and experience in translating ideas into compelling, production-ready designs. It's a great opportunity to engage in consistent, meaningful work while still maintaining the flexibility of freelance life.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative new features and product profiles Research and stay abreast of competitive products and current trends, apply them appropriately to product design and development Prepare presentation CADs and factory artwork for new and existing items Develop new prints and patterns as needed, ensuring that all items are within specified timelines. Resize/Recolor and apply prints to multiple sized products Attend meetings and liaise with Product Management teams as required Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Related garment/fabrics or bag design experience highly sought after Post secondary education in Industrial Design or related field At least two (2) years of experience in product design and development, preferably in the consumer products industry Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD packages would be considered a plus Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) Knowledge of textiles, synthetic materials and hardware Possess excellent communication skills for articulating design and technical concepts, collaborating with overseas factories, and liaising effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills. Showcase a creative mindset coupled with a meticulous eye for detail. Exhibit strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Reliable and self-motivated; a team player, yet able to work without close supervision.

Get to Know Us

When we opened the doors in 1986 under the name California Innovations, it was with a pretty simple idea - to make products that people loved. In those days, we had no grand plan to become the world's largest supplier of insulated products, most days, we were just trying to keep the lights on.

We focused on making great products that were unique, practical and had integrity. Our coolers and lunch bags were like nothing else out there - insulated for better performance, more versatile and much easier to use. And before long, people started to notice. So we grew. A lot.

We acquired the Arctic Zone brand in 2005 which brought two very powerful teams together. Some time after that we introduced Titan by Arctic Zone, a line of high performance, feature rich, insulated products that keep the cold going longer.

Our newest innovation is the game changing Titan PRO Outdoor Gear, a line of premium,

high performance, insulated products. Titan PRO represents the culmination of our years of experience designing high performance soft and hard sided coolers. This exceptional new line delivers heightened levels of performance, durability and functionality with features that enhance our consumers' experience in the great outdoors.

Almost 40 years since we launched, we have offices in Toronto, Montreal, Chicago and Shenzhen and a large team of product designers, graphic designers, fashion and trend experts, social media developers, videographers and quality control and safety experts. But our focus hasn't changed. We're still inspired every day and determined to create the best, most innovative, insulated products around. Visit us at www.arcticzone.com!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Work Location: Remote