Dephy, Inc. · 14 hours ago
Staff Soft Goods Designer
Boxborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expDephy, Inc. is a company focused on empowering people to move through life with confidence, and they are seeking a Staff Soft Goods Designer. The role involves independently driving the design and development of soft goods prototypes for wearable robotic devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing vendor relationships to ensure successful project outcomes.
Consumer ElectronicsMechanical EngineeringRoboticsSoftwareWearables
No H1B
Responsibilities
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with industrial design and engineering to build and test solutions and integrate soft goods seamlessly into complete products. As a senior designer, you may lead small teams and/or supervise the work of technicians for more complex soft goods projects
Design Leadership: Lead the concepting, design, and development of innovative soft goods components across multiple product lines, from initial sketches to production-ready specifications. Maintain a workspace, including managing inventory of supplies, cleanliness of the area, and maintenance of tools, safety equipment, and machinery
Vendor Management: Build and manage relationships with global suppliers and manufacturing partners, ensuring quality, cost, and lead-time objectives are met
Project Management: Plan, prioritize, and drive multiple soft goods development projects simultaneously, delivering on time and within budget
Technical Documentation: Create comprehensive tech packs, BOMs, and construction details to communicate design intent to internal teams and external partners clearly
Prototyping & Materials: Prototype using a wide variety of textiles, foams, plastics, with a restraint system to validate fit, performance, and manufacturability
Small lot manufacturing: Support the Manufacturing team when needed, by building a limited number of soft goods products for early production
Testing & Compliance: Ensure that goals are met through performance testing, user trials, and regulatory compliance activities for soft goods components
Process Improvement: Identify and implement best practices for soft goods development, materials selection, and manufacturing methods
Willingness to support other prototype efforts when needed
Qualification
Required
Be a good human - get along with the team, build strong working relationships, and execute on Dephy's Values
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Textile Engineering, Product Design, or related field; or equivalent experience
8+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing soft goods for wearable, medical, outdoor, or consumer products
Thrives in fast-paced settings, communicating clearly, staying composed, and setting the standard for professionalism while driving teams to complete projects on time
Strong skills in prototyping using cut-and-sew, heat-seal, and other soft goods fabrication techniques
Able to manage prototyping projects and tasks autonomously with process documentation and accountability
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
Experience using computer-controlled manufacturing equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters
Basic 2D and 3D CAD design tools: Adobe Illustrator or Solidworks
Knowledgeable and aware of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Manage Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Preferred
Footwear experience is a plus, but willingness to learn footwear prototyping techniques is a requirement
Basic shop competency. Skills such as safety, cleanliness, organization, and familiarity with cutting and grinding tools and machinery
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (Simple IRA)
Life Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Long Term Disability
Free Food & Snacks
Cafeteria and Fitness Center on Site
Dog Friendly Office
Company
Dephy, Inc.
Dephy is a bionic footwear and apparel company pioneering the world’s first powered ankle wearable device with our flagship product - the Dephy Sidekick.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-01-01Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Luke Mooney
CEO & Cofounder
Matt Mooney
Chief Operating Officer
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