5+ years of experience in designing softgoods for consumer products or home goods.
Expert-level skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for artwork and technical drawings.
Strong ability to create comprehensive tech packs from scratch.
Deep understanding of textiles, materials, and production behavior.
Experience with textile sourcing and managing supplier relationships.
Proficiency in collaborating with offshore manufacturing partners.
Versatile design skills, adaptable to various aesthetic styles.
Responsibilities
Design original softgoods from concept to production-ready tech packs.
Develop and adapt designs for MDB Co. brands, focusing on Babyletto and Namesake.
Build and maintain detailed tech packs with all necessary construction details.
Select textiles and materials in collaboration with the sourcing team.
Communicate revisions and evaluate samples with overseas manufacturing partners.
Create seasonal color palettes and surface patterns aligning with brand direction.
Collaborate with product development and marketing teams to ensure successful product launches.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines autonomously.
Benefits
100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered.
Flexible PTO supports work/life balance.
Company matching 401(k) plan.
Vacation reimbursement and wellness subsidies.
Tuition reimbursement available.
Matching donations for charitable contributions.
Monthly company celebrations with lunches provided.
Dog-friendly workplace policy, allowing pets at work.
Free company merchandise and generous product discounts.
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing:
Design original softgoods from concept to production-ready tech pack across bedding, blankets, cushions, soft toys, draperies, and rugs.
Develop and adapt designs across all six MDB Co. brands, with a primary focus on Babyletto and Namesake.
Build and maintain tech packs including construction details, material call-outs, colorways, trims, and tolerances.
Select and specify textiles, fills, hardware, and trims in collaboration with our sourcing team.
Work directly with overseas manufacturing partners in Asia, reviewing samples and communicating revisions clearly and precisely.
Develop seasonal color palettes and surface patterns that align with each brand's creative direction.
Stay current on softgoods trends in baby, nursery, and home categories and bring relevant insights to the team.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, brand marketing, and merchandising to move products from concept to shelf.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and hit deadlines without needing to be chased.
What You Bring to The Table:
Required
5+ years of experience designing softgoods for consumer products, home goods, baby/nursery, or a closely adjacent category.
Expert-level Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills. You use them daily to create original artwork and build clean, production-ready technical drawings.
Strong tech pack creation skills. You build complete packs from scratch, not from templates someone else made.
Deep knowledge of textiles and materials including fabrics, fills, weaves, thread counts, trims, and how they behave in production.
Experience with textile sourcing, including mill relationships, material specifications, and supply chain awareness.
Hands-on experience working with offshore manufacturing partners, reviewing samples, and redlining with precision.
A wide design range. You are equally comfortable designing into a clean, modern nursery aesthetic, an approachable traditional bedroom, and a layered maximalist interior.
Sharp eye for color, pattern, composition, and surface design.
Strong communication skills. You can present your work clearly and advocate for your design decisions.
You're able to manage a project by creating a schedule, tracking milestones and key decisions, understanding who needs to be updated, breaking bad news when necessary, and most importantly celebrating wins with the team!
Nice to Have
Experience with PLM software (e.g., Centric, Bamboo Rose, or similar).
Working knowledge of pattern-making or garment construction basics.
Experience designing for the baby or children's category specifically.
Familiarity with OEKO-TEX, GOTS, or other textile safety and sustainability certifications.
California pay range
$90,000-$105,000 USD
Our Benefits:
100% of your health, dental and vision insurance monthly premiums paid by us!
Flexible PTO because we respect the need for work/life harmony
Company matching 401(k)
Vacation reimbursement and wellness and enrichment subsidy programs
Tuition reimbursement
Matching charitable donations to the nonprofit organization of your choice
Company-wide monthly celebrations - lunch is on us!
Dog-friendly workplace, yes! You can bring your best friend to work
Free MDB Co. swag + generous employee discount on products
