PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER (Furniture Products)

Swooc Games is one of the fastest-growing game companies in the U.S., creating innovative products that bring people together through play. Since 2015, we have grown into an eight-figure business, and we’re continuing to expand into new product categories.

As part of this growth, we’re developing a new collection of thoughtfully designed children’s furniture, activity products, and home products that encourage creativity, learning, and family connection.

We are seeking a dedicated and committed candidate for a long-term position with room for growth at our company.

For a candidate with the drive to learn and grow, this truly is an amazing opportunity. We are recruiting, training & building a team for long and successful careers with our company. Our ideal candidate is committed to growing together with us, and in turn, we will give you all the tools and support to succeed and grow in your career.

Are you passionate about:

• Think Big
• Learn & Grow
• Focus on the Future
• Be Fueled by Innovation
• Take Ownership
• Be Respectful

Then, you've found the right place! Our team values these qualities and seeks individuals who are enthusiastic about making an impact.

This opportunity may not be the perfect match if:

• You're just looking for any gig to try
• Adapting to USA working hours doesn't fit your schedule
• Providing exceptional customer service isn't your strong suit

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ABOUT THE ROLE
As part of the Swooc Games Team, your mission is to design commercial products (primarily indoor/outdoor furniture and children’s products), coordinate associated manufacturing processes, and collaborate with the team to turn ideas into marketable products.

• Design products from ideation to final product by working with the product development team, other department heads, and manufacturers.
• Analyze market and industry product trends.
• Coordinating with the product development team to finalize product ideas.
• Creating rough product designs using sketches and computer software.
• Using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create full product designs and specifications.
• Selecting product materials and designing the product manufacturing process.
• Creating Bill of Materials (BOMs) for new products.
• Testing product prototypes to adjust design flaws.
• Evaluating the product prototype to identify potential safety hazards.
• Consulting with shipping managers and logisticians to determine cost-effective manufacturing procedures and materials.
• Analyze feasibility, cost, and return on investment for product ideas.
• Consulting with the manufacturer on troubleshooting design & manufacturing-related issues.

ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate must have the following knowledge, skills, and work experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent proven industry experience in furniture/product design and manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in product engineering is required.
• Experience with either wooden products, furniture, or products that require consumer assembly is strongly preferred.
• Key Competencies: Creative/Innovative, Highly Organized & Effective Planning, Strategic Thinking/Visioning,

Results-Oriented, Detail-Oriented, High Standards

• In-depth knowledge of CAD, AutoCAD, CAM
• Advanced design skills
• Mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to visualize theoretical models and design ideas
• Google Workspace, MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Asana, Slack, Slab
• Internet & Tech Savvy

CONTRACT TYPE
We are flexible and open to either:

• Part-Time (approximately 20–25 hours per week | 08:00am to 01:00pm EST), OR
• Per-Project / Contract (paid per approved product design)

We'll work with the right candidate to determine the best arrangement.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• $10-15 per hour depending on experience
• Benefits vary depending on the contract arrangement
• Work-Life Balance
• Payments made biweekly via Wise

If you are a great fit for this position, please reply to this job post with your updated resume and portfolio of successful past projects; applications without them will not be considered. All information you provide will remain strictly confidential.

Swooc Games team is looking forward to meeting you!