Senior Soft Goods Gear Designer

Role Overview 

Latitude Outdoors is seeking a Senior Soft Goods Gear Designer to lead the design and development of our next generation of soft goods products — including packs, harnesses, accessories, and technical gear. This is a high-impact role for a creative, technically proficient designer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You will own the design process from concept through production, collaborating closely with our Pattern & Prototyping Engineer, sourcing, and leadership to bring innovative products to life. This role will report directly to the Chief Engineering & Design Officer while supporting the execution of the product roadmap and strategy defined by the Chief Product Officer. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Own end-to-end design of soft goods products from concept through production 
• Create sketches, renderings, digital prototypes, and tech packs 
• Collaborate with patterning, sourcing, and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and performance 
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives advancing implementation of state-of-the-art technical fabrics, components, and construction methods. 
• Conduct user research and field testing to inform design decisions 
• Present concepts and final designs to leadership and cross-functional teams 
• Maintain high standards of design, fit, and quality across all products 
• Support seasonal line planning and product roadmap development 
• Evaluate, select, and implement the primary soft-goods design tools for the team, establishing scalable workflows and best practices 
• Train and support team members (e.g., Pattern Engineer) in the use of selected design tools and documentation standards 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in soft goods or technical gear design 
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development and execution 
• Strong expertise in at least one major soft-goods 3D design platform (Blender, CLO, Browzwear, Rhino, Fusion, or equivalent) 
• Strong Expertise in at least one 2D design platform (Adobe Illustrator, or equivalent) 
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus, not a requirement 
• Experience creating tech packs and working with overseas factories 
• Deep understanding of materials, construction, and fit 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 
• Passion for the outdoors and familiar with user-centered design principles and methodologies 

Location & Work Format 

This role will be based at our headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI. The expectation is to be onsite in our design studio for a minimum of 3 days per week. Remote focus work for enhancing personal productivity can be leveraged 1-2 days per week where appropriate. Experienced candidates can be provided with up to 6 months of remote work before transitioning to Grand Rapids to allow for an earlier start date.  

Benefits 

• Base salary negotiable based on experience 
• Performance based bonus 15% of base salary 
• Additional project based compensation incentives available 
• 401k with 4% company match 
• 80% cost coverage of medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Relocation stipend available 

About Latitude Outdoors 

Latitude Outdoors is a fast-growing outdoor equipment company dedicated to redefining the mobile hunting experience. We design premium gear that blends innovation, performance, and simplicity — empowering hunters to move lighter, stay longer, and hunt smarter. Our team is passionate about the outdoors, craftsmanship, and building products that stand up to the most demanding conditions. 

Our Vision for the Product Development Team 

We are building a world-class product development organization that balances creativity, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Our goal is to launch innovative, high-quality products that reflect our brand values, delight our customers, and scale with our growing business. We believe in empowering our team with ownership, clarity, and the tools to do their best work. 

What Our Product Team Values 

• Customer Obsession – solve problems with empathy & authenticity 
• Craftsmanship – sweat the details and take pride in our work 
• Agility – move fast, learn quickly, and adapt with purpose 
• Ownership – take initiative and follow through 
• Team First – win together and support each other 

Latitude Core Values 

• Growth Mindset - strive to be the best, do not fear failure learn from it and reapply, seek continuous improvement, proactively identify and solve problems 
• Grit - work ethic encompassing resilience, persistence, and passion 
• Empathy - always considering the perspective of others with humility 
• Dependability - consistently deliver according to standards 
• Accountability - own outcomes, take responsibility with transparency and follow through 
• Communication - clear, timely, & consistent, always close the loop