Meta · 1 day ago
Softgoods Designer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$144K/yr - $204K/yr
2+ years expMeta is a technology company that builds solutions to help people connect and grow businesses. As a Softgoods Designer, you will design and develop technical softgoods solutions for Meta's consumer VR, AR, and wearable product lines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve aesthetics and ergonomics.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Conceive elegant, effective ways to address ergonomic and mechanical challenges
Design category-defining products, helping Meta Reality Labs change the world through design
Utilize user-centric thinking and aesthetic sensibility to align our brand to customer needs
Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams on complex technical programs in a fast-paced environment
Be a key contributor of concepts and problem solving across multiple softgoods projects
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Softgoods materials and manufacturing techniques
Create softgoods designs and communicate design intent through sketching, CAD and most importantly you make mock-ups and prototypes to prove new concepts
Collaborate closely with other Designers/Engineers to create and bring new and better toolbox solutions that benefit the brand (such as new technologies, construction techniques, features, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field
2+ years of experience as an Industrial Designer with emphasis on developing Softgoods products
Experience exploring and refining ideas through prototyping
Experience in 3D CAD modeling (Rhino, SolidWorks, NX, Fusion 360)
Experience in 2D CAD (Adobe Illustrator)
Knowledge of fabric and textile constructions (knit, weaves, nonwovens)
Experience in creating 2D flat patterns from 3D shapes and vice versa
Experience operating sewing machines and other softgoods specific equipment
Preferred
Textile, bag, garment and/or footwear design experience
Experience with CNC cutting machines (laser, fabric cutter)
Experience with patterning/visualization software (Gerber, Optitex, CLO)
Knowledge of flat-knitting
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Meta
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
10001+ employees
Funding
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