Uncommon Goods is looking for a Product Designer with an industrial design background to contribute to new product development, creating joyful, design-forward objects from idea to final production.
Requirements
- Fluent in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Rhino, or Fusion 360) and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Have a portfolio that shows full lifecycle design work: from sketch to shelf, with real-world production and impact.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing (overseas or domestic), packaging, and sourcing.
- 4-6 years of experience in industrial design, consumer goods, or lifestyle product development.
Responsibilities
- Concept, prototype, and develop exclusive products from idea to final production.
- Oversee the full design process—from mood boards and sketching to CAD, specs, pre-production approvals, and launch.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (buyers, sourcing, creative, ops) to ensure your designs are not just beautiful—but viable.
- Participate in brainstorming and pitch new ideas to product development and merchandising teams.
- Maintain a sharp POV on trends, customer behavior, and commercial viability.
- Contribute to original product design, working cross-functionally with buying, creative, and sourcing teams to deliver exclusive, manufacturable, unmistakably "UG" products.
Other
- You lead brainstorms that actually spark ideas.
- You present concepts with clarity and conviction.
- You're here to raise the bar.
- Are a strong communicator—visually and verbally—with the ability to defend ideas and influence decisions.
- Passion for sustainability, values-based design, or storytelling through product.
- This is a full-time salaried position with an annual base salary range of $70,000-$80,000.
- This role is eligible for our annual performance bonus program.
- This hybrid role works on-site at our waterfront Brooklyn location 2 days a week reporting to our Director of Product Development.
- Please include a link to your portfolio with your application.
- In your cover letter, briefly answer these two questions: What's a product you designed that successfully made it to market—and what role did you play in making that happen? Name 1 product from the UG website that is a strong example of good design. Share 1 product that is missing from the website that you think UG should carry.
- We're not looking for essays—just thoughtful, real answers that help us understand your design brain and leadership style.
- We strive to make significant changes to our business, from how we find our products to how we build and cultivate our team—so we can be everyone's favorite place to work.
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
- If you would like to request any accommodation during the application process, please email people@uncommongoods.com.
- Benefits: We invest in your well-being through subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance; in your career with free, confidential, 1-on-1 coaching; and in your future via 401K matching.
- You can even invest in *our future through employee stock options.
- Education Subsidy: We reimburse up to $5250 (the yearly IRS limit) of tuition for college coursework or professional training.
- Service: We offer eight hours of paid time off each year for volunteering.
- Commuter benefits: We offer a pretax discount for those who take public transportation (train, bus, and ferry).
- For those who prefer to pedal to work, we offer significantly discounted yearly Citi Bike memberships and/or will provide money to help with purchase or repair of your own bike.
- Team member discounts: Our team members can buy our goods at a 40% discount (and take our Uncommon Experience classes free).
- Work/life balance: We offer generous paid time off, and we supplement New York State Short Term Disability for 3 weeks and New York State Paid Family Leave for 8 weeks.
- Casual environment: No need to dress up—wear comfortable clothes every day.
- And we hold occasional, fun, company-wide events.
- Open book policy: We share our financial results with the entire team every week in our management update email and periodically in our biweekly company-wide meeting, UncommonCo.
- Collaborative environment: Whether it's a data analyst recommending products to the buyers or a warehouse manager providing the theme for an email blast, we welcome your talents and insight, wherever they apply.
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