Soft Goods Product Developer

Responsibilities

• Technical Execution: Transform creative concepts and sketches into detailed, factory-ready Tech Packs (including BOMs, construction details, and material callouts).
• Design Support: Assist the Head Designer in the development of soft goods (backpacks, duffles, totes, and other accessories). Use an Industrial Design lens to generate concepts and solve functional problems.
• Prototyping & Sampling: Manage the sample review process locally. Conduct initial quality checks on prototypes and communicate feedback clearly to the US design team.
• Material Sourcing: Collaborate with regional suppliers to source innovative fabrics, hardware, and trims that align with Selkirk's premium brand standards.
• Project Management: Ensure design timelines are met by staying in close contact with production partners and providing weekly status updates.
• Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Experience: 3-5 years in soft goods design (bags/luggage) or technical apparel.
• Software Mastery: Expert level in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop). Experience with CLO 3D or Blender is a major plus and will be part of your growth path.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of bag construction, stitch types, and textile performance.
• Communication: Fluent in English (written and verbal). Ability to handle direct critique and iterate on designs quickly to meet market needs.
• Mindset: A "finisher" who is scrappy, fails fast to find solutions, and prioritizes getting high-quality products to market over perfection.
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Benefits

Additional Information

About Selkirk Sport At Selkirk Sport, we're passionate about pushing the boundaries of pickleball innovation. Our mission is to Fuel the Pickleball Obsession by creating the sport's premier products and ecosystem. As a leading global brand in premium pickleball equipment, we're expanding our international presence and seeking top-tier talent to support our growth in the U.S. and abroad. We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Selkirk applies first-principles thinking to design scalable, process-driven systems that create lasting operational advantage. Selkirk Sport is looking for a detail-oriented Soft Goods Product Developer based in Malaysia to join our growing Accessories team. Working directly under the Head Designer of Accessories, you will play a critical role in the technical development, prototyping, and production of world-class pickleball bags and accessories. You will be the technical bridge between our creative vision in the US and our manufacturing excellence in the region. Why Join Selkirk Sport? Lead brand design for the #1 brand in pickleball -an industry on the rise. Work on high-impact projects seen by millions. Collaborate with a fast-moving, innovative brand design team. Enjoy a high-energy work environment where your ideas shape the future of the sport. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

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