Gorillacommerce is hiring: Product Designer in Hartford

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr