Product Designer / Developer
Company: RFD Beaufort, Inc.
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: March 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Product Designer / Developer Product Designer / Developer
Location: Virginia Beach, VA Job Family – Product Design The
Product Design family is responsible for creating everything from
the initial concept to the final design of our products. They
develop ideas for new products and prototypes, as well as evolving
the design details of established ranges. They deeply understand
the safety needs of our customers and deliver innovation that
captures our design strategy and brand values. They integrate
innovative functional solutions with world-class creativity to
support Beaufort's vision to become the most trusted provider of
survival technology. Job Summary Reporting to the Technical
Director - New Product Development for a specific class of
products, this role focuses on executing and coordinating product
design and development tasks as part of a wider design team. This
may include developing and using specialist garment design skills.
Duties and Responsibilities Analyze customer requirements to inform
design decisions. Develop design concepts using CAD/CAM tools
(Gerber & AutoCAD preferred). Create detailed design drawings using
AutoCAD and photography. Participate in design reviews and customer
meetings. Prepare comprehensive design documentation. Support
manufacturing sites through New Product Introduction (NPI)
activities. Research materials, processes, and market requirements
to inform product development. Conduct new concept and prototype
development with hands-on prototyping, working closely with
machinists. Provide customer support as required throughout the
development process. Support testing events both on-site and
off-site. Occasional travel to support business requirements,
including international trips. Make presentations to communicate
design ideas and concepts effectively. Skills Garment and product
design expertise. Anthropometric sizing knowledge (training can be
provided). Proficiency or willingness to learn Gerber Pattern
Design Software (training can be provided). Proficiency or
willingness to learn AutoCAD software (training can be provided).
Hands-on prototyping skills including RF & Ultrasonic Welding,
Cutting, Sewing, Seam Sealing, and 3D Printing (training can be
provided; a “can-do” attitude is essential). Understanding of
clothing manufacture processes. Understanding of product
validation, testing, and qualification (training can be provided).
Technical documentation skills including report writing, Standard
Operating Procedures, Manufacturing Sequence of Assembly, and
qualification documentation. Accountability for self and others to
meet commitments. Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet
commitments aligned with Beaufort goals. Strong problem-solving
skills to make sense of complex, high-volume, and sometimes
contradictory information. Experience and Qualifications Educated
to either: College degree level or equivalent in a Product
Design/Clothing Design discipline High School / Further Education
College 5 - 10 years of general product
design/development/production experience in a technical clothing /
apparel sector that enables the role holder to deal with most
situations, advise others and technically lead New Product
Development projects. No formal managerial experience required to
begin this role. PI02eca8a42952-31181-39559423
Keywords: RFD Beaufort, Inc., Virginia Beach , Product Designer / Developer, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Virginia Beach, Virginia
