Product Designer

About this role

Umbra is seeking a Product Designer to contribute to the development of innovative, manufacturable products across a range of categories.

This role focuses on supporting product design projects from concept through production, contributing ideas, and delivering strong execution aligned with Umbra's design vision and business goals.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and external vendors to bring products to market. This role is ideal for a designer with strong creative thinking, technical skills, and design judgment.

Here’s what makes you successful at Umbra

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Can-Do Attitude

Curiosity

Street Smarts

Team Player Mentality

• What you’ll do
• Contribute to product design projects from concept to production
• Support concept development and explore product ideas aligned with Umbra's brand
• Develop design solutions across form, function, materials, and user experience
• Translate requirements into manufacturable design outcomes
• Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, marketing, and vendors
• Prepare production-ready 2D/3D files and documentation
• Ensure designs are feasible and aligned with manufacturing constraints
• Participate in design reviews and contribute team feedback
• Collaborate with designers as needed

Requirements

• What you’ll bring
• Work Style & Personality Requirements
• Efficient & Adaptable - Able to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities while maintaining quality
• Team Player - Strong communication, collaboration, and listening skills

Technical Strengths Required

• Experience using AI tools to support workflows and design tasks
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks (Onshape is a plus)
• Ability to create and edit 2D graphics for products and presentations

Extra Strengths

• Ability to contribute original design ideas
• Model-making or shop mock-up experience
• Understanding of production process (molding, casting, fabrication)
• Experience working with materials such as plastics, metals, ceramics, and textiles)

Portfolio Requirement

• The portfolio should demonstrate
• Experience contributing to products from concept to production (or production-ready outcomes)
• Strong design process, including ideation, iteration, and problem-solving
• Clear articulation of your contributions within each project
• High-quality execution in CAD, form development, and presentation

Include at least one example showing how you used AI tools, clearly explaining

• Which AI tool(s) were used
• How the tool was applied within the workflow
• What problem it helped solve or how it improved efficiency, quality, or output

Experience

• 4-8+ years of experience in product / industrial design
• Experience contributing to projects across multiple stages of development
• Experience working with manufacturers, vendors, and cross-functional teams

Education

Degree in Industrial Design or a related field

Mindset

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and solution-oriented.

Comfortable taking direction and contributing to team success

Organizational & Communication Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate design related intent clearly

Benefits

A collaborative studio environment where designers work across teams and disciplines. Umbra values curiosity, efficiency, and thoughtful execution

We offer competitive compensation, incentives, benefits, RRSP match, learning opportunities, an on-site café, gym facilities, and a design-driven culture with global reach.

We’re Umbra …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. Led by one of our founders, 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.

Innovative • Modern • Original • Casual • Driven • Global • Connected

Curiously Creative • Embrace Change • Intelligent Design • Collaborative Success

Hiring Process

Vacancy Status: Existing Position

Use of Al: Umbra may use artificial intelligence (Al) 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.

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Here at Umbra, we never sit still. As a global housewares brand, we are constantly on the move when it comes to innovation and designing great products for households across the world. Our Passion and drive span all the way from our in-house design studio to marketing, finance and everywhere in between.

Originality is deeply rooted in the core of our business. Here at Umbra, you are not only part of a global team but also an individual contributor that matters. We encourage originality in every area of our business and empower our employees to push the boundaries with new ideas and concepts that will bring our business to the next level.

Innovative

Our business is growing quickly, and is constantly evolving. We rely on our team to think quick, challenge the norm and initiate change. Innovation is the driving force not only behind our products but throughout our organization.

People

Our business would not exist without our people. We are a diverse group that is comprised of over 20 nationalities with one common objective: work hard and spread the love for original design. With offices in Europe, UK, Brazil & China, there are endless opportunities for movement and growth.