• Become an expert on Shibumi’s products
• Act as the “face of the brand” within your local beach market, representing Shibumi at select local pop-ups, venues and events
• Regularly visit the beach to manage brand activations, from setup to management to takedown and reporting; transport all promotional materials to and from activations
• Boost Shibumi’s brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing strategies
• Collect and report customer feedback and trends
• Assist in market research; help identify local events to sponsor/participate in, creative partnerships, etc to help grow brand awareness
• Report to Shibumi corporate on a daily/weekly basis the results of various activations, events, or initiatives
• Visit the beach on available weekends to host daily shade setups, providing Shibumi Shades for beach goers to use for the day for free and managing the shades
• Conduct frequent surveys on the beach
• Help source, manage, and coordinate the brand ambassadors and their beach visits for the daily shade setups

Create occasional content for Shibumi’s Social Media team 

The Ideal Candidate Possesses:

• MUST live in or near a major beach (no more than 15 miles away from beach)
• MUST be able to reliably drive to the beach and transport any supporting promo items
• MUST be able to work up to 15-20 hours per week during the spring and summer months, primarily on Saturdays and Sundays
• Related experience as a brand ambassador or a current/prior position in the marketing, beach, or hospitality industry
• A demonstrated love for the beach and a passion to improve the beach experience
• An outgoing, energetic, confident personality
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a scrappy mindset
• A high school degree is required; a college degree or direct experience in marketing and events is preferred.  

• Fully remote working
• Competitive hourly pay
• Performance bonus
• Self-reliance with a high motivation to carry out initiatives and establish partnerships
• Organizational skills to effectively manage brand ambassadors

• Become an expert on Shibumi’s products
• Act as the “face of the brand” within your local beach market, representing Shibumi on the beach
• Regularly visit the beach to setup shades and engage with existing Shibumi customers
• Collect and report customer feedback and trends
• Report to your Community Manager or Shibumi corporate on a daily/weekly basis for planning and the results of your daily shade setups.
• When needed, support the Community Manager with brand activations, from setup to management to takedown and reporting.

The Ideal Candidate Possesses:

• MUST live in or near a major beach (no more than 15 miles away from beach)
• MUST be able to reliably drive to the beach and transport any supporting promo items
• MUST be able to work up to 8-15 hours per week during the spring and summer months, primarily on Saturdays and Sundays
• Related experience as a brand ambassador or a current/prior position in the marketing, beach, or hospitality industry
• A demonstrated love for the beach and a passion to improve the beach experience
• An outgoing, energetic, confident personality
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a scrappy mindset
• A high school degree is required; a college degree or direct experience in marketing and events is preferred. 

• Fully remote working
• Competitive hourly pay
• Performance bonus

• Collaborative Design: Work alongside the Director of Product and cross-functional teams to ideate, design, and iterate on product concepts for both existing and new products.
• Customer-Centered Design: Use customer research (e.g., surveys, focus groups, user testing) to inform product design decisions, ensuring the final product resonates with target consumers.
• Design Development: Create high-quality design assets, including mockups, prototypes, and 3D models (when applicable) to communicate design concepts clearly to stakeholders and product teams.
• Design for Manufacturability: Ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and cost-effective. Collaborate with product and production teams to select appropriate materials, manufacturing techniques, and suppliers.
• Brand Consistency: Design products that align with Shibumi’s brand aesthetics, values, and overall product vision. Contribute to maintaining a strong, consistent brand identity across product lines.
• Testing & Refinement: Collaborate with the Director of Product to test prototypes and refine designs based on feedback from testing, consumer insights, and market trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to ensure that designs align with positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
• Sourcing & Manufacturing Support: Assist in evaluating and selecting suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring designs are viable and meet Shibumi’s quality standards.
• Trend Analysis & Innovation: Stay on top of industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behavior to inform new product concepts and design improvements.
• Design Documentation: Create and maintain design documentation, including specifications, design guidelines, and product packaging, to ensure clarity throughout the product development lifecycle.

The Ideal Candidate Possesses

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of product designs (soft goods and hard goods experience preferred).
• Proven Process: Expertise in the end-to-end design process, from initial concept sketches to final product delivery. Experience working with design teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino, etc.), and familiarity with 3D printing and prototyping methods.
• Consumer-Focused: Experience in customer-centered design with an understanding of how to incorporate consumer insights and usability testing into the design process.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present design concepts to stakeholders and work collaboratively with product, marketing, and production teams.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and a strong ability to execute design specifications accurately while considering manufacturability and product costs.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities, able to work on a range of product categories and pivot as needed to meet changing business goals.
• Brand and Market Awareness: An understanding of brand identity and market trends, particularly within the outdoor product industry, and how to align design strategies with business objectives.
• Education: A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

At Shibumi, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company that values innovation, creativity, and a collaborative culture. As a Product Designer, you’ll have direct influence on the product development process, helping to create meaningful products that delight our customers and elevate our brand.

Location: Remote with occasional domestic and international travel.

If you're passionate about design, have a strong track record of product design, and are excited