Shibumi is seeking a Junior Product Designer to support the creation of thoughtful, user-centered product designs that embody our brand’s innovation and simplicity. This early-career role is ideal for a passionate designer looking to grow their skills in a hands-on, collaborative environment while contributing meaningfully to a high-impact outdoor product brand.

As a Junior Product Designer, you will report to the Director of Product, and work closely with Product Designer(s), and cross-functional teams across marketing, production, and sourcing to support design initiatives from concept through to production. You’ll contribute to idea generation, design research, prototype development, and design documentation, helping to ensure that Shibumi products are both beautiful and functional.co

• Design Support: Assist senior designers with the development of new product concepts, sketches, renderings, and prototypes. Participate in brainstorming sessions and design reviews.
• Customer-Centered Thinking: Help incorporate customer feedback, user testing insights, and market research into product refinements and improvements.
• Design Development: Create clear and compelling design assets including concept sketches, basic CAD models, and visual mockups to communicate ideas internally and externally.
• Prototyping & Testing: Support the prototyping process (physical or digital), helping to test and evaluate product ideas under the guidance of senior team members.
• Design Documentation: Maintain organized files of design iterations, CAD models, material specs, and presentations. Assist in compiling documentation for manufacturing and production handoffs.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay up to date on design trends, outdoor lifestyle products, and competitive brands. Share insights and inspiration with the team.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that all designs reflect Shibumi’s brand aesthetic, voice, and values.
• Communication: Communicate with the production team and factories to execute and manage sampling as needed.
  
  

• Experience: 1-4 years of relevant design experience, including internships, freelance work, or academic projects. A portfolio demonstrating creative problem-solving and aesthetic sensitivity is required.
• Education: A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), and at least one 3D modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360). Interest in learning basic prototyping and fabrication methods.
• User-Focused Mindset: A developing understanding of user-centered design and how to translate insights into meaningful product features.
• Strong Communicator: Clear visual and verbal communication skills. Ability to present ideas effectively and receive feedback constructively.
• Attention to Detail: An eye for craftsmanship and the patience to iterate and refine details in service of a better product experience.
• Team-Oriented: A collaborative attitude, openness to feedback, and eagerness to learn from more experienced team members.
• Growth Mindset: Willingness to try new tools, methods, and approaches. A self-starter with curiosity about materials, manufacturing, and real-world product development.
  
  

 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 Junior 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 domestic and international travel (25%).  Preference to candidates in Salt Lake City or North Carolina.  

If you're passionate about design, have a strong track record of product design, and are excited to help build innovative products for the outdoor market, we want to hear from you!

Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@shibumishade.com

Shibumi is a rapidly growing outdoor lifestyle brand based in Raleigh, NC. Founded by two brothers and their best friend in 2016, the Shibumi Shade changed how people experience the beach by working with the wind, not against it. The classic Shibumi Shade is now the most popular beach shade on the East and Gulf Coasts, gaining popularity for being portable, easy to set-up, and for providing enough shade for 6 people to sit comfortably. In 2022, Shibumi launched its second product, the Shibumi Shade Mini, ideal for small groups and traveling to any beach in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.