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About the Role
This role is for a hands-on Product Developer focused on turning design concepts into manufacturable products, balancing design intent, cost, and production realities. You will work closely with Designers and Category Managers to bring Umbra products from concept to shelf.
Responsibilities
- Bring design concepts to reality on time while achieving target costs
- Collaborate with Product Development, Category Managers, and Design teams to refine product details, materials, and construction
- Execute manufacturing specifications based on conceptual design direction
- Build, modify, and evaluate prototypes and mock-ups regularly
- Conduct hands-on product testing to ensure functionality, durability, and usability
- Work through real-world product challenges related to materials, construction, and assembly
- Make informed product development decisions to improve efficiency for production and reduce cost while maintaining design intent
- Track open projects and manage design milestones
- Maintain and update product data and drawings for production using SolidWorks and other internal systems (Jira, Flex, PowerPoint, AI tools, Illustrator)
- Maintain Product Knowledge files, Umbra Brand Standards (UIL/UBL), and SolidWorks/CAD master templates
- Provide training and technical support to Designers as required
- Participate in regular meetings with Head Office Category Management and Design teams
- Collaborate with the China Product Development team on ongoing projects
- Attend trade shows and vendor visits as required
- Conduct research on new materials, manufacturing methods, and production techniques
- Identify opportunities for innovation in product design, construction, and functionality
- Work closely with Project Managers, Category Managers, Designers and Marketing to support new product initiatives
- Understand Umbra’s requirement in quality, visual appearance, and functionality to guarantee developed product meets the design intent and support the Umbra Brand
- Meet catalogue, trade show and presentation deadlines
- Works independently and collaboratively as part of a team within strict deadlines
- Present professionally with effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate strong organization skills and a sense of urgency with a customer service mindset
- Exhibit a strong work ethic with the ability to adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude
- Undergo 6-month performance reviews
- Ensure success and reception of new products on time and with good quality
Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years of working experience in hands-on consumer product development
- Demonstrated experience with prototyping, sample reviews, and product iteration
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Candidates with primarily theoretical or engineering-only backgrounds without hands-on product development experience may not be a fit
Skills
- Hands-on product development
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing execution
- SolidWorks, or other 3D data software
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-3 years
Education Level
- Post Secondary degree/diploma in Industrial Design or Product Development
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Incentive programs
- Group benefits
- RRSP
- Continuous learning opportunities
- On-site gourmet café
- Full gym facilities
About the Company
- Umbra is a leading global design company, inspired and driven to perform.
- We share a vision of creating original, modern, casual and affordable design for every room in the home.
- We are a privately owned, Canadian company with 45 years of industry experience.
- Our designs can be found in over 120 countries across five continents.
- Our global success is attributed to our entrepreneurial nature and a desire to push ourselves, and each other, beyond our limits.
- We offer a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment where designers work closely across teams and disciplines.
- Umbra values curiosity, efficiency, and thoughtful execution.
- We offer a design-driven culture with global reach.
Equal Opportunity
- Umbra may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting candidates for this role. These tools are designed to support - but not replace - human decision-making. All hiring decisions will be reviewing by our recruitment team to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with employment laws.
- All candidates will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.