Industrial Designer — Softgoods & Outdoor Shelter Design (Mid-Level) Job at LUNO

Industrial Designer — Softgoods & Outdoor Shelter Design (Mid-Level)

Location: Bend, Oregon (Hybrid Option)

Employment Type: Full-Time , Salary

Experience: Mid-Level (3–5+ Years)

Target Start Date: March 2026

We’re an outdoor-focused product company creating thoughtful, functional gear that elevates life on the road. From in-vehicle sleep systems to shelters, accessories, and textile-based solutions, we design products built for durability, packability, and premium user experience.

We prototype fast, test in the wild, and obsess over real-use insights from actual nights spent outside.

What You’ll Do

• Design softgoods products: shelters, tents, canopies, textile-based structures
• Build & iterate physical prototypes (patterning, sewing, foam, hardware)
• Create tech packs, BOMs, and detailed construction specs
• Use Vizcom + AI tools for rapid visualization and concept exploration
• Collaborate with engineering on hybrid softgoods/hardgoods systems
• Conduct field testing — real trips, real conditions, real product insights
• Work with domestic & overseas factories from sketch → prototype → production
• Maintain and evolve Luno’s product design language

What You Bring (Required)

• 3–5+ years professional experience in Industrial/Product Design, in outdoor gear and/ or consumer goods.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, architecture, or engineering -- or equivalent.
• Softgoods expertise: patterning, cut-and-sew, textile construction
• Shelter/Tent/Canopy design experience
• A portfolio demonstrating softgoods, shelters, outdoor gear, or structurally textile-driven product work.
• Strong sketching + visualization skills
• Proficient in ID tools: Rhino/SolidWorks/Fusion360, Adobe CC, Keyshot
• Experience with Vizcom or similar AI visualization tools
• Hands-on prototyping and sewing capability
• Knowledge of outdoor-grade materials & manufacturing
• Collaboration experience with overseas factories
• Genuine passion for road trips, vehicle camping, and outdoor testing

Bonus Points

• Softgoods + hardgoods integration experience
• Shelter engineering familiarity (tension, load paths, wind performance)
• Automotive/outdoor gear category experience
• Photography/video skills for documenting field tests

Why Join Luno

• Design products that go from idea → reality quickly
• Field test your own creations
• Influence a growing category in outdoor gear
• Be part of a small, collaborative, fast-moving team
• Help shape the next generation of sleep + shelter systems for the road

Benefits + Perks

• Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long & Short Term Disability
• 401k Match (once eligible)
• Unlimited PTO!
• Including Minimum Hours + Additional Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Holidays!
• Free car camping gear!
• Annual Team Adventure Camp!

Work Expectations

Location:

• This role is based in Bend, Oregon. Candidates must reside in the Bend area by their first day of employment. This is not a remote or start-remote role.
• Optional Hybrid Schedule : 4 days onsite at HQ / 1 day remote

Driving Requirement:

• This role requires a valid driver’s license and reliable access to a personal vehicle for field testing, vehicle-based camping trips, and other work-related travel.

Interview Process

Early interviews may be conducted remotely. Final-round interviews take place onsite at Luno HQ (Bend, OR). Candidates outside the area may be asked to travel for an in-person interview at their own expense.

Compensation Range

We benchmark compensation for specialized softgoods and shelter design roles. Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s skillset, portfolio strength, and relevant capabilities at the targeted experience level (3-5+ years).

How to Apply

If you’re excited to design gear that helps people explore farther, sleep better, and adventure more comfortably, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your portfolio and resume directly through LinkedIn or by email.