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Havenly

Senior Upholstery & Hard Goods Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$111K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Hard Goods Designer to lead the design and development of hard goods product lines across our DTC brand portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of ...

Studio McGee

Assistant Buyer, Hard Goods

Draper, UT · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Assistant Buyer, Hard Goods Team: Buying, Merchandising Location: Hybrid on-site at the Studio McGee | Mcgee & Co. HQ in Draper, UT (1-2 days in office per week) Employment Type: Full-Time Overview:

Li & Fung

Associate Merchandiser - Hard Goods

Chicago, IL

$50K - $55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Associate Merchandiser for the Miles Hard Goods Division plays a key role in supporting customer relationships and driving the product lifecycle from order placement through delivery. This role ...

ThriftSmart

Production Associate - Hard Goods Pricer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$16 - $17.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Production Associate - Hard Goods | Department: Production | Reports To: Assistant Manager | Revision Date: 07/12/2024 | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt NOTE: ThriftSmart employees are required to pass a ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for hard goods in the United States is $12.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.34 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hard goods job?

Hard Goods jobs refer to positions that involve the sale, management, or handling of durable products such as electronics, appliances, sporting equipment, tools, and other non-perishable items. Employees in this field may work in retail, distribution, or manufacturing environments, managing inventory, assisting customers, or ensuring product quality. These roles require product knowledge and often involve physical tasks like stocking shelves or assembling displays.

What is the difference between Hard Goods vs Retail Sales Associate?

AspectHard GoodsRetail Sales Associate
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, technical skillsHigh school diploma, customer service skills
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, manufacturing facilities, storesRetail stores, shopping malls
Industry UsageManufacturing, distribution, retailRetail industry, customer service

Hard Goods roles focus on handling, manufacturing, or distributing tangible products like appliances or machinery, often requiring technical skills. Retail Sales Associates primarily assist customers in retail stores, emphasizing customer service and sales. While both work in retail environments, their responsibilities and skill sets differ significantly.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a hard goods associate?

To thrive as a Hard Goods Associate, you need knowledge of product inventory, merchandising, and basic sales principles, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and handheld scanning devices is typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and customer service skills help build rapport with customers and maintain organized displays. These skills are essential for ensuring efficient store operations, accurate inventory control, and a positive customer experience.

What are common challenges faced by professionals working in hard goods merchandising or management?

Professionals in Hard Goods roles often face challenges such as managing complex inventory, staying updated on product trends, and coordinating with multiple suppliers to ensure timely stock replenishment. Balancing customer demands with inventory constraints and forecasting sales can also be demanding, especially during peak seasons. Effective communication and collaboration with sales, logistics, and purchasing teams are essential for ensuring smooth operations and meeting organizational goals.

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Infographic showing various Hard Goods job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $26,998 per year, or $13 per hour.

Senior Upholstery & Hard Goods Designer

Havenly

New York, NY • On-site

$111K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Hard Goods Designer to lead the design and development of hard goods product lines across our DTC brand portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of creative vision and commercial execution - you will own the design process from concept through production, ensuring each product is both beautiful and built to margin. You will bring category expertise in hard goods (tabletop, decorative accessories, lighting, textiles-adjacent, or furniture), a strong vendor and factory network, and the ability to design with both the customer and the P&L in mind.
This is a senior individual contributor role with cross-functional influence - you will collaborate closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Brand to ensure product design ladders up to brand positioning and drives revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Product Development
  • Lead end-to-end design and development of hard goods product lines across one or more brands in the Havenly Brands portfolio, from initial concept through production-ready specifications.
  • Create detailed design packages including sketches, CAD files, material callouts, color/finish specifications, and construction details suitable for factory use.
  • Drive a seasonal product design calendar aligned to launch deadlines and brand merchandising strategy.
  • Identify white space opportunities within the assortment, balancing aesthetic innovation with commercial viability and target margin thresholds.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and construction techniques across relevant hard goods categories (e.g., tabletop, decorative accessories, lighting, accent furniture).

Vendor & Factory Management
  • Collaborate with domestic and overseas factories, artisan suppliers, and material vendors - sourcing new partners as needed to support brand and margin goals.
  • Work with Sourcing to negotiate costs, lead times, and MOQs directly with vendors to deliver products at target cost with healthy contribution margins, expressed in dollar terms ($) not just percentages.
  • Partner with the Merchandising team to align on cost targets, pricing architecture, and margin structure before committing to development.
  • Manage sample development cycles, providing clear and timely feedback to factories to maintain milestone adherence.
  • Build and maintain a proprietary vendor and materials library to increase development speed and design consistency across brands.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Brand Marketing and Creative teams to ensure product design reflects each brand's aesthetic identity and storytelling direction.
  • Collaborate with Merchandising on assortment architecture, ensuring new designs ladder into the broader strategy for GMV growth and margin expansion.
  • Present product concepts, in-development updates, and final designs to senior leadership and brand stakeholders with clarity and conviction.
  • Support go-to-market efforts by providing product content, storytelling hooks, and design context to Marketing and Editorial teams.

Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure all products meet quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory compliance (e.g., Prop 65, CPSC, country-of-origin labeling).
  • Conduct pre-production and production QC reviews, managing corrective actions as needed.
  • Establish and maintain product testing protocols in partnership with operations and quality teams.

Qualifications
Required
  • 6+ years of product design experience with a focus on hard goods, decorative accessories, tabletop, lighting, or related categories within a DTC, wholesale, or lifestyle brand environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to take products from concept to commercialization, including full factory communication and sample management.
  • Proficiency in design tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and 2D/3D CAD software (e.g., Rhino, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
  • Strong vendor network with established factory relationships, particularly in Asia (China, Vietnam, Cambodia, India) and/or artisan markets.
  • Proven track record of designing to cost - fluency in target costing, margin math, and cost negotiation with an understanding of the relationship between design decisions and product economics.
  • Excellent visual communication and presentation skills, with the ability to bring internal stakeholders along through the design process.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple development timelines simultaneously across different brands and categories.

Preferred
  • Experience designing across multiple brands or assortments simultaneously within a multi-brand portfolio environment.
  • Background in artisan or handcrafted goods, including natural materials (ceramic, rattan, stone, glass, textile-adjacent).
  • Familiarity with e-commerce product content requirements and how design choices translate to customer experience online.
  • Experience working with offshore development teams or independent artisan vendors.
  • Knowledge of sustainable materials and ethical sourcing practices.

What Success Looks Like
In your first 90 days, you have established a working understanding of our brand portfolio, product assortments, vendor relationships, and development pipelines. Within six months, you are driving design decisions with independence and have delivered at least one product line from concept to production-ready spec. Within a year, you have contributed measurably to revenue growth and margin improvement through strong design-to-cost discipline, a strengthened vendor network, and product launches that resonate with our customers.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary ranging between $110K-$125K, commensurate with experience
  • Annual performance bonus tied to individual and company goals
  • Equity participation
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous employee discount across all Havenly Brands brands
  • Professional development stipend

Havenly Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Havenly Brands is a multi-brand home furnishings and design company on a mission to make beautiful, well-designed spaces accessible to all. Our portfolio spans technology platforms - Havenly (interior design services) and The Expert (trade services) - and DTC home furnishings brands including Interior Define, The Citizenry, The Inside, St. Frank, and Burrow. We build products and experiences that help people love where they live.

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