Bag & Softgoods Developer
The Role
We are looking for someone in the Portland area to collaborate in person with the rest of our design team. Please only apply if you are around the Portland area or planning to move in the next 2-4 weeks.
Moment is building the largest, most trusted, marketplace for creators. More than an online store, we’re building a marketplace that carries everything you need for the entire creative journey. From gear to courses, to in-person experiences, to digital goods – if you love creating, Moment is the place for you.
We’re looking for a technical and highly functional bag developer to join our product team. We’ve expanded our bag line over the years from outdoor packs, to travel bags, to mobile slings and we’re looking for a full time bag developer who can take performance to the next level - weight, ergonimics, rugged-ability, comfort, ease of use, etc. You’ll collaborate closely with our internal design team to turn concepts into manufacturable products, working directly with suppliers to produce bags customers love. Think of this role as bringing the functional, engineering like prowess to the foundation of what we’ve started.
Keep in mind we are looking for someone who has collaborated with suppliers on the factory floor, turning bag designs and tech packs into real products. That means you’ve been there having to setup, troubleshoot, and test production bags to ensure they hit the original design intent. The more hands on experience making technical bags the better.
Lastly we are looking for someone who carries camera gear with them. Although our bags are universal, being able to carry camera gear in efficient ways is a core aspect of what we offer.
If you are into photography / filmmaking and love making bags, this role is for you.
What You’ll Be Working On
You’ll be turning new bag ideas into products customers love, ensuring each product delivers performance and ease of use. The world is moving towards specialized bags and we’re looking for someone who is obsessed with making the best functional products.
- Collaborating with the team on new bag ideas across all of our brands.
- Diving deep into fit, ergonomics, and technical performance so we can improve our bags.
- Prototyping, developing, and testing new bag ideas. The more hands on, the better.
- Translate final designs into executable tech packs for suppliers.
- Work closely with suppliers to manage all open projects, including managing schedules.
- Track products and maintain schedules from tech pack to production.
- Design and develop softgoods hangtags and packaging.
- Source fabrics that meet the functional and aesthetic requirements of designs.
- Track and approve color samples.
- Test the hell out of our bags, especially before mass production.
- Collaborate with internal teams to launch and support new bags.
Requirements
- 2+ year developing bags with overseas suppliers.
- Proficiency with rapid prototyping (sewing, pattern making, paper models, 3D printing).
- Direct experience working with overseas suppliers through development and manufacturing.
- Direct experience testing of samples for ruggedability, performance and ergonomics.
- An Industrial Design degree is a plus.
- Highly skilled in Adobe (Illustrator and photoshop).
- 3D Softgoods CAD experience preferred (Clo3D or similar).
- 3D CAD experience (Solidworks, Rhino or similar).
Compensation And Benefits
We keep it simple.
- A salary plus profit share.
- Equity in the company.
- Medical insurance or $550 per month to do what you want.
- Free Moment gear.
- A $1,000 stipend per year to spend on your own equipment.
- Three company offsites per year.
- Unlimited vacation.
Are You In?