Product Designer – Softgoods (Golf Bags, Travel Bags & Luggage)
Ghost Golf, Irvine, CA, United States
Ghost Golf is one of the fastest-growing premium brands in golf. We design high-performance golf bags, accessories, and apparel for golfers who demand exceptional quality, thoughtful functionality, and modern design.
As our brand continues to grow, we are making a significant investment in expanding our golf bag and travel product categories, including the development of a complete luggage ecosystem designed specifically for the modern golf traveler.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer – Softgoods to help lead the design and development of these products. This role will focus heavily on golf bags, travel bags, and luggage, and requires deep experience in softgoods design, materials, construction, and factory development.
The ideal candidate has experience designing and bringing complex bag products to market and understands the entire process from concept to manufacturing.
This position is based in Irvine, California and requires full-time, in-office work. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.
Role Overview
The Senior Product Designer will play a critical role in shaping the future of Ghost Golf’s golf bag and travel product lines. This role involves improving existing products while designing entirely new categories of bags and travel gear. The position requires a strong balance of creative design, technical product development, and factory collaboration. You will work closely with internal teams and manufacturing partners to ensure products are designed, developed, and produced at the highest level of quality and performance. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Design and develop premium golf bags, travel bags, and luggage systems that align with the Ghost Golf brand and product standards. Responsibilities include: Designing new golf bags and improving existing bag products Leading the design and development of a complete luggage system for golf travel, including carry-on luggage, check-in luggage, duffels, backpacks, garment bags, and travel accessories Translating product concepts into technical drawings and production-ready tech packs Selecting and sourcing materials including fabrics, trims, hardware, zippers, and structural components Working directly with factories to review samples, refine construction methods, and solve development challenges Managing the sampling and prototype process through development and pre-production Ensuring designs meet requirements for functionality, durability, quality, and manufacturability Collaborating with product, sourcing, and leadership teams throughout the development process Researching new materials, technologies, and manufacturing techniques relevant to softgoods design Managing multiple product developments while maintaining development timelines Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
A suitable background would include the following experience and qualifications: Minimum 7+ years of experience designing softgoods products Degree from a recognized design school (Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, or related field) Proven ability to create detailed tech packs for manufacturing Strong understanding of softgoods construction, materials, and bag engineering Experience working directly with overseas factories and manufacturing partners Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, hardware, and bag construction techniques Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and standard product development tools Ability to manage multiple product developments simultaneously Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Experience
Experience developing luggage systems or travel collections Experience working with premium materials and high-end products Experience working with Asian manufacturing partners Candidates without golf industry experience may still be considered if they bring exceptional experience designing luggage or technical softgoods products. To Be Successful in This Role
The ideal candidate demonstrates: Deep understanding of bag design and softgoods construction Strong attention to detail and product execution Ability to balance design vision, functionality, and manufacturability Comfort working directly with factories to refine designs Passion for building exceptional products and pushing design forward Location
This role is based in Irvine, California. This is a full-time, in-office position. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available. How to Apply
To be considered for this role, candidates must email their application materials directly. Please send the following to: Hello@GhostGolf.com Include: Portfolio link or PDF showcasing softgoods design work Examples of bags, luggage, travel gear, or similar products you have designed Email Subject Line: Senior Softgoods Designer Application – [Your Name] Applications submitted through LinkedIn or other job platforms without emailing the required materials will not be reviewed.
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The Senior Product Designer will play a critical role in shaping the future of Ghost Golf’s golf bag and travel product lines. This role involves improving existing products while designing entirely new categories of bags and travel gear. The position requires a strong balance of creative design, technical product development, and factory collaboration. You will work closely with internal teams and manufacturing partners to ensure products are designed, developed, and produced at the highest level of quality and performance. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Design and develop premium golf bags, travel bags, and luggage systems that align with the Ghost Golf brand and product standards. Responsibilities include: Designing new golf bags and improving existing bag products Leading the design and development of a complete luggage system for golf travel, including carry-on luggage, check-in luggage, duffels, backpacks, garment bags, and travel accessories Translating product concepts into technical drawings and production-ready tech packs Selecting and sourcing materials including fabrics, trims, hardware, zippers, and structural components Working directly with factories to review samples, refine construction methods, and solve development challenges Managing the sampling and prototype process through development and pre-production Ensuring designs meet requirements for functionality, durability, quality, and manufacturability Collaborating with product, sourcing, and leadership teams throughout the development process Researching new materials, technologies, and manufacturing techniques relevant to softgoods design Managing multiple product developments while maintaining development timelines Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
A suitable background would include the following experience and qualifications: Minimum 7+ years of experience designing softgoods products Degree from a recognized design school (Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, or related field) Proven ability to create detailed tech packs for manufacturing Strong understanding of softgoods construction, materials, and bag engineering Experience working directly with overseas factories and manufacturing partners Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, hardware, and bag construction techniques Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and standard product development tools Ability to manage multiple product developments simultaneously Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Experience
Experience developing luggage systems or travel collections Experience working with premium materials and high-end products Experience working with Asian manufacturing partners Candidates without golf industry experience may still be considered if they bring exceptional experience designing luggage or technical softgoods products. To Be Successful in This Role
The ideal candidate demonstrates: Deep understanding of bag design and softgoods construction Strong attention to detail and product execution Ability to balance design vision, functionality, and manufacturability Comfort working directly with factories to refine designs Passion for building exceptional products and pushing design forward Location
This role is based in Irvine, California. This is a full-time, in-office position. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available. How to Apply
To be considered for this role, candidates must email their application materials directly. Please send the following to: Hello@GhostGolf.com Include: Portfolio link or PDF showcasing softgoods design work Examples of bags, luggage, travel gear, or similar products you have designed Email Subject Line: Senior Softgoods Designer Application – [Your Name] Applications submitted through LinkedIn or other job platforms without emailing the required materials will not be reviewed.
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