Physical Product Design Illustrator

**About the Company:**

The Ridge – We are an Everyday Carry Product company specializing in minimalist products, headlined by our flagship product The Ridge Wallet.

The Ridge Wallet started as a Kickstarter project in 2013 and is now in the hands and pockets of over 3 million people worldwide! We currently operate around the globe selling in the US, Canada, the UK, EU, and Australia on Shopify and through other channels such as Amazon and Wholesalers. We have also expanded and continue to expand our product catalog to include KeyCases, Bolt Action Pens, Knives, Rings, Watches and we have plenty more in the works!

We are looking for people interested in positions with tremendous growth potential, but which come with high expectations of work rate and quality of work. We are a fully remote company and utilize that to find the best talent around the world to join our team. Since we are a remote-first company, we always do our best to be as accommodating to a healthy work/life balance.

**Position Overview:**
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Design Illustrator to work closely with our Product Development Team. The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, a good understanding of Figma, and the ability to effectively manage projects using Notion. As a Design Illustrator, you will play a key role in turning conceptual ideas into visually appealing and manufacturable physical products. You will also collaborate closely with our Chief Design Officer to produce different design iterations based on feedback.

**Key Responsibilities:**

Illustration and Graphic Design: Create stunning and visually appealing illustrations and graphics for our physical products using Adobe Illustrator.

Collaboration: Collaborate with the Product Development Team to understand project requirements and provide design solutions that align with our brand and customer needs.

Figma Expertise: Utilize Figma for collaborative design work, sharing assets, and providing input during the design ideation phase.

Feedback Integration: Work closely with our Chief Design Officer to receive feedback and produce different design iterations based on notes and feedback.

Project Management: Follow tasks laid out and ensure timely completion, updating the task database based on current projects.

Mock Ups: Create mock-ups of physical products to visualize the design and aid in the manufacturing process.

Preparing Design Ready Files: Ensure that all design files are production-ready and meet the required specifications for manufacturing.

Cataloging: Organize and catalog design files and assets for easy retrieval and reference.

**How to Apply:**

To Apply to this position, we are asking all applicants to use the attached Render file and submit an illustration of your work. This submission will never be used in production or for future product designs. Please also provide us with a Resume and Portfolio of Work.

**Working Schedule:** Wednesdays – Fridays with an average of 15-20 hours a week

Application Form:

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