Freelance Industrial Designer for Custom Accessories Brand (Startup)

Freelance Industrial Designer for Custom Accessories Brand (Startup) About Charming Charming is a new accessories brand focused on fun, customizable, and functional products designed for teenage girls. Our core product concept centers around modular keychains and small accessories that allow customers to mix keychains, charms, wallets, and pouches (as well as colors and patterns) to create something uniquely their own. We’re early-stage, creative, and moving quickly—and we’re looking for a designer who’s excited to help bring this vision to life. ________________________________________ The Role We’re seeking a freelance industrial designer to partner closely with the founder to design and develop our initial accessory products—from early concepts through production-ready designs. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working with startups, translating loose ideas into tangible products, and balancing creativity with real-world manufacturing constraints. ________________________________________ What You’ll Be Responsible For •Collaborating on product concepts and overall design direction • Designing modular accessory components that work together across styles • Creating CAD models and technical drawings for small consumer products • Selecting and advising on materials, finishes, and hardware • Preparing production-ready files for manufacturers • Iterating designs based on cost, manufacturability, and feedback • Supporting communication with manufacturers as needed ________________________________________ Required Experience & Skills • Background in industrial design or equivalent professional experience • Experience designing consumer accessories, small goods, or similar products • Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino, etc.) • Understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and materials • Ability to design with cost, durability, and scale in mind • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment ________________________________________ Nice to Have (But Not Required) • Experience with modular or customizable products • Startup or small-brand experience • Experience working with overseas manufacturers • Familiarity with youth, fashion, or lifestyle brands ________________________________________ What This Role Is (and Is Not) • ✔ A collaborative, creative partnership with a founder • ✔ A chance to shape the foundation of a new product line • ✔ Flexible, freelance work with potential for ongoing collaboration • ✖ Not a purely conceptual role • ✖ Not a large, highly structured corporate environment ________________________________________ Project Details • Engagement: Freelance / Contract • Hours: Flexible; estimated 5–15 hours per week to start • Location: Remote • Timeline: Immediate start preferred; potential for long-term work as the brand grows ________________________________________ Why Work With Charming? • Creative ownership and real influence on the final product • Portfolio-worthy work with a consumer-facing brand • Direct collaboration with the founder • Opportunity to grow with the brand over time ________________________________________ How to Apply Please include: • A link to your portfolio (especially work involving accessories, small goods, or production-ready designs) • A brief note on your relevant experience and why this project excites you • Your hourly rate and availability Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. Apply tot his job