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Gorillacommerce

Product Designer

Gorillacommerce, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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The Opportunity Gorilla Commerce is seeking a creative and detail-oriented

Product Designer

to elevate our product innovation and brand differentiation. In this role, you’ll develop proprietary designs that reflect our brand identity, enhance product performance, and accelerate the concept-to-launch process. You’ll be a key contributor to our in-house design capabilities, helping us build ownable IP and reduce reliance on vendor‑led solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity and functionality, with a passion for consumer product design and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Do

Concept Development : Translate customer insights and market trends into sketches, CAD files, and design concepts

Surface Design & Patterns : Create original patterns, textures, and finishes that align with brand aesthetics

2D/3D Visualizations : Produce renderings and models to communicate design intent to suppliers and internal teams

Prototyping Support : Collaborate with sourcing and vendors to iterate on samples for feasibility and manufacturability

Packaging Design Collaboration : Support packaging refinement and visual consistency through product renderings

Brand & Logo Application : Ensure cohesive branding across product lines, including logo placement and finishes

Design Standards : Maintain organized design documentation and version control

Trend & Material Research : Stay current with design trends, materials, and manufacturing innovations

Sample Iteration : Participate in sample reviews and propose improvements for cost, quality, and user experience

Cross‑Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Product Development, Sourcing, QA, and Creative teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to production

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field

1–3 years of experience in consumer product or industrial design (housewares, pet, or outdoor products preferred)

Proficiency in CAD and 3D visualization tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino, Fusion 360, KeyShot)

Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Strong sketching, rendering, and visualization abilities

Understanding of materials and manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, metal fabrication, soft goods)

Knowledge of surface design, pattern development, and CMF trends

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across internal and external teams

Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Familiarity with project management tools like Monday.com is a plus

Why Gorilla Commerce?

Be a driving force behind product innovation and brand identity

Collaborate with passionate teammates in a fast‑paced, creative environment

Shape proprietary designs that fuel growth and differentiation

Grow with a company scaling globally and investing in design excellence

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