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A. Daigger

Manager of Product Design

Vernon Hills, IL · Hybrid

$125K - $132K/yr

Manager of Product Design For more than 60 years, hand2mind has inspired learning through play by ... Balance workload among the team and freelancers, adapting to the business's evolving needs ...

A. Daigger

Manager of Product Design

Vernon Hills, IL · Hybrid

$125K - $132K/yr

Manager of Product Design For more than 60 years, hand2mind has inspired learning through play by ... Balance workload among the team and freelancers, adapting to the business's evolving needs ...

Learning Resources Ltd

$125 - $132/hr

Manager of Product Design Regular Full-Time hand2mind, Vernon Hills, IL, US 3 days ago Requisition ... Balance workload among the team and freelancers, adapting to the business's evolving needs ...

Educational Insights

$125 - $132/hr

Manager of Product Design Regular Full-Time hand2mind, Vernon Hills, IL, US 3 days ago Requisition ... Balance workload among the team and freelancers, adapting to the business's evolving needs ...

Royal Robbins

Freelance Technical Designer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$40 - $75/hr

Outdoor industry experience and a passion for the outdoors, adventure, and sustainable products Freelance Engagement Location: Berkeley, CA Reports To: Technical Design Manager Compensation: $40-$75 ...

Raider Research / Raide

Product Design Director

Boulder, CO · On-site

$150 - $230/hr

We are one of the fastest-growing brands in outdoor sports by defying industry norms and holding an ... You'll work closely with Raide's Founder/CEO who has driven all of the product design to date and ...

Pexco Aerospace, Inc.

Product Design Engineer

Union Gap, WA · On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

This Product Design Engineer will have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of Pexco ... You'll enjoy four distinct seasons and endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Our ...

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Royal Robbins

Freelance Technical Designer

Berkeley, CA

$40 - $75/hr

Outdoor industry experience and a passion for the outdoors, adventure, and sustainable products Freelance Engagement Location: Berkeley, CA Reports To: Technical Design Manager Compensation: $40-$75 ...

Samsara

Staff Product Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$152K - $182K/yr

Demonstrated experience designing for automotive, outdoor, industrial, or consumer products * Proficiency in plastic/metal part design, CAD modeling, and drafting, preferably using NX * BS degree in ...

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How much do freelance outdoor product design jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance outdoor product design in the United States is $144,360.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Outdoor Product Design vs Outdoor Product Designer?

AspectFreelance Outdoor Product DesignOutdoor Product Designer
CredentialsPortfolio, design skills, industry knowledgeDegree in industrial design or related field, portfolio
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote or client sitesCompany office, studio, or on-site
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance clients, outdoor gear brandsOutdoor gear companies, manufacturers
Search & Comparison IntentProject-based, flexible workFull-time or contract employment

Freelance Outdoor Product Designers work independently on various projects for outdoor gear brands, offering flexibility and diverse experience. Outdoor Product Designers are typically employed by companies, working within a team on product development. Both roles require strong design skills and industry knowledge, but differ mainly in employment status and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Outdoor Product Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,360 per year, or $69.4 per hour.

Manager of Product Design

A. Daigger

Vernon Hills, IL • Hybrid

$125K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Manager of Product Design

For more than 60 years, hand2mind has inspired learning through play by creating hands-on, classroom-tested materials that help children learn by doing. We're a growing, family-owned company recognized as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and trusted by teachers and families alike. We create a wide range of educational products—classroom tools like Hands-on Standards®, consumer products for NumberBlocks®, and innovative items like our new BubblePlushTM Yoga Balls. If you're curious, collaborative, and a kid at heart, you'll feel right at home here. Join us in shaping the future of learning with our award-winning team!

Position Description:

As Manager of Product Design on hand2mind's Design team, you will be responsible for bringing products to life. The Manager of Product Design will manage a team of industrial designers and oversee the entire product design process. This includes setting high standards for industrial design and safety standards; tracking budgets; planning resources effectively; and working cross-functionally with the Product Development and Marketing teams.

What you'll do day to day:

  • Manage and coach a team of Industrial Designers to foster creativity and ensure new products are developed within budget
  • Oversee the industrial design process, encouraging innovative brainstorming, sketches, mockups, 3D CAD, and renderings
  • Balance workload among the team and freelancers, adapting to the business's evolving needs throughout the year
  • Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, and Sales to shape go-to-market strategies
  • Manage or support product revamps as needed throughout the year
  • Participate as an integral part of the Product Development Leadership Team, demonstrating flexibility to take on projects as needed

What we're looking for (Key Performance Objectives):

  • Develop fluency of project management workflow in Monday.com within 3 months
  • Within in the first 90 days, assess current design projects and establish a prioritization based on company goals and key deliverables.
  • Oversee and contribute to industrial design of 25-40 new products within the first 12 months.
  • Within the first 6 months, audit the design process and propose initiatives to integrate more continuous improvement and testing.
  • Act as a primary liaison with other departments (such as Product Development, Marketing, and Sales), setting up check-ins and collaborative sessions as needed. Continually develop management skills, attending 3-5 training sessions per year.

Requirements/Preferences :

  • BS/BA in Industrial Design, Toy Design or equivalent
  • 8-10 years of consumer product development experience in the toy and game industry
  • Excellent sketching, rendering, and graphic design skills
  • Able to meet multiple, challenging deadlines and work within budgets
  • Excellent at solving problems creatively and/or knowing when to seek help
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative suite, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Proficient in 3D CAD (Rhinoceros preferred), KeyShot and 3D printing
  • Intimately familiar with plastic materials and general manufacturing process
  • Able to effectively communicate with key stakeholders including colleagues, executive team, vendors, and customers
  • Portfolio demonstrating innovative thinking with on-trend designs in consumer products, preferably with some toy design
  • Travel to tradeshows 1-2 times per year
  • Travel to China up to 1 time per year

We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.

Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.

Compensation Range: $125,000 – $132,000 annual salary – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: years of experience, skill set and location. Total compensation includes profit sharing bonus potential, 401k matching, and a variety of other benefits (details can be found here).

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