Product Designer (Assistant Manager)

Job description

About Us: We are uppercase, a design-first and environmentally sensitive brand of Travel Gear committed to revolutionizing the travel experience through innovative design and functionality. Our fashion-forward products don’t just help the youth look and feel good—they also empower them to do good. We've got some pretty cool bragging rights! uppercase is the first and only GRS-certified (Gold Standard for Sustainability) travel gear brand in India, and we’re the proud winners of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. And now, we’ve made history as the first Indian luggage brand to be featured at New York Fashion Week and the Paris Fashion Week — taking our commitment to sustainability and style to the global stage. More than just travel gear, our products make a bold fashion statement while staying true to our eco-conscious ethos. With over 4+ years in operation and a team of 90+, we've established a vibrant culture that embodies inclusivity, transparency, and ownership at its core. We understand that work is an integral part of life, not separate from it. By nurturing a culture that values both personal and professional fulfilment, we ensure that our team members thrive both inside and outside the workplace. Website: https://uppercase.co.in/ Role: Product Designer (Assistant Manager) Function: Design Location: Mumbai Individual contributor Reporting to: Chief Design Officer Desired Candidate Profile • A Bachelors or a Master’s degree in industrial design. • 3 to 6 years of experience in product design, preferably in the luggage or consumer durable industry • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Rhino, and KeyShot. • Strong sketching and visualization skills to communicate design concepts effectively. • Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and prototyping techniques relevant to luggage and travel accessories. Role & Responsibilities: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales and manufacturing to develop innovative product concepts and designs. • Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify consumer preferences, competitive products, and emerging design trends in the luggage and travel accessories industry. • Translate conceptual ideas into detailed design sketches, renderings, and prototypes using industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, and Rhino. • Iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders, user testing, and design reviews to refine product concepts and enhance usability and functionality. • Support the product development lifecycle from initial concept through to production launch, including sourcing, sampling, and quality assurance. • Plan for new product launches based on thorough understanding of category and distribution objectives for the products to be launched.