Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from GONG
Job overview
The Product Designer Bagagerie at GONG plays a key role in product development from concept to sample validation, focusing on bags for sports and everyday use, contributing to the company's innovative product range.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves competitive and technological research, digital product modeling (CAD), sourcing sustainable materials, prototyping, pattern making and assembly, testing samples, writing detailed specifications, and gathering field feedback, collaborating closely with various internal teams.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have experience in technical bag development, a Bac+3/+5 design or industrial design degree, DIY prototyping skills, knowledge of the company's sports and products, proficiency in CAD tools, strong materials and manufacturing process knowledge, specification writing experience, multitasking ability, and English proficiency.
Work environment and culture
GONG values sharing passion for water sports, direct customer relationships, and accessibility to high-end products, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Company information
Founded in 1996, GONG is a fast-growing scale-up with 100+ employees and €30 million revenue, specializing in water sports equipment with a disruptive direct-to-consumer business model.
Team overview
The Product Designer will join the Product/R&D team under the Product Manager Accessories, working closely with Artistic Direction, Production Leader, and other company functions.
Unique job features
The job uniquely combines technical and lifestyle product design with hands-on prototyping and sustainable material sourcing in a dynamic sports-focused company.
Company overview
Gong is a revenue intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence to analyze customer interactions and provide actionable insights for sales teams. The company generates revenue through subscription-based services, offering various tiers of access to its advanced analytics and data-driven recommendations. Founded in 2015, Gong has rapidly grown, securing significant funding and expanding its market presence. Key historical milestones include its Series D funding round in 2020, which valued the company at over $2 billion, highlighting its impact and potential in the sales technology sector.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in designing technical bags and your proficiency with CAO and 3D modeling tools, emphasizing your ability to prototype and work hands-on in product development.
Showcase your knowledge of sustainable and innovative materials, your skills in drafting detailed Cahier Des Charges, and your experience managing multiple product developments simultaneously, as these are key responsibilities in the role.
Apply through multiple channels including GONG's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Product Designers or Product Managers in GONG’s Product/R&D team on LinkedIn; start your messages with ice breakers like commenting on GONG’s commitment to sustainable materials or asking about their latest product development challenges.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'product design,' 'technical bag development,' 'CAO,' 'prototyping,' 'sustainable materials,' and 'Cahier Des Charges' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
Leverage Jennie Johnson’s Power Apply feature to automate applying across multiple platforms, tailor your resume for ATS, and identify relevant GONG contacts on LinkedIn, so you can focus your time on networking and preparing for interviews.
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