Soft Goods Staff Technical Designer

PING, Inc. is seeking a Staff Technical Designer who is responsible for translating industrial design concepts into production-ready technical documentation, focusing on accuracy, construction detail, and supplier clarity. This role ensures the integrity of our soft goods designs—such as golf bags, headwear, travel accessories, and apparel — throughout the development process by owning tech packs, reviewing samples, and communicating directly with PING Soft Goods designers, developers and manufacturing partners. This role supports the Design team and allows them to focus more heavily on product innovation, initial design concepts and consumer trends. This position requires the candidate to reside in the Phoenix Metro Area, relocation assistance will be provided.

OUR MISSION:
“To be the unquestioned leader in innovation, design, service and quality while providing an enjoyable environment for employees, and relocation them to fulfill their potential.”

WE OFFER:
• Competitive benefits and compensation package
• Generous employee discount
• Robust wellness program with cash incentives
• Ride Share Programs
• Flexible time off

DUTIES:
• Create and maintain technical design packages including spec sheets, BOMs, graded dimensions, stitching/construction callouts, and material details.
• Collaborate with internal design team and external suppliers to develop technical bag patterns that accurately translate our design intent into production-ready specifications.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to ensure alignment on materials, functionality, and cost.
• Own sample review and fit/function assessment: measure against spec, document variances, and issue updates.
• Work closely with the development team and vendors/suppliers to ensure execution accuracy, responding to sample rounds with documented comments and updated tech packs.
• Assist in building and managing a library of construction standards, finishing methods, and cost references.
• Maintain version control and data integrity across all tech documents.
• Support continuous improvement efforts around design and development documentation, cost accuracy, and sample quality.
• Occasional domestic and international travel (2-3 times a year) is required

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Design, Product Development, Industrial Design, or related field, plus a minimum 2 years’ technical design experience in soft goods, bags, or related consumer products; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and team skills with the ability to gain consensus.
• Thorough knowledge of soft goods manufacturing processes.
• Strong grasp of soft goods construction, materials, trims, and pattern creation and maintenance.
• Ability to effectively participate in and lead focused cross-disciplinary business meetings.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement in both product and process.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of pattern creation software, Gerber Accumark or similar.
• Ability to perform 2D sketch and rendering (computer, pencil & markers).

*PlNG is a nicotine free company. Only non-nicotine users should apply.

*PING will not provide VISA sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now if in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.)

* Our salary ranges are highly competitive within the manufacturing industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.