Product CAD & Packaging Specialist - Career Growth Role in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a hands-on, execution-heavy product design role well suited to designers who want deep ownership in a lean, fast-moving consumer brand. The position sits at the intersection of industrial design, packaging, and visual production — a relatively rare combination that commands increasing value as direct-to-consumer and retail-focused brands scale.
Skill development highlights:
- Proficiency in industry-standard CAD tools (Rhino, Fusion 360, SolidWorks) — highly transferable to product design, industrial design, and manufacturing sectors.
- Packaging dieline execution — a niche but marketable skill, especially in consumer goods and e-commerce.
- Buyer presentation and factory-spec asset creation — rare on typical design portfolios, but valued by hiring managers in product and retail roles.
Green flags: Direct mentorship from a senior designer, exposure to a founder-led startup, and a clear path to propose new product concepts — all signs of meaningful autonomy and growth potential. Pearl Talent's track record of promoting placed candidates to onshore-equivalent roles is a credible career accelerator.
Watch-outs: The role is explicitly repetitive at 55% CAD execution, which can feel limiting if you seek rapid creative diversity. Compensation is unspecified — for 3+ years of product CAD experience, market rates range roughly $40k–$75k USD annually depending on geography; Philippines-based candidates are likely benchmarked locally. Push for clarity on salary and progression path before accepting.
Best fit for: mid-level product or industrial designers looking to build a focused portfolio in consumer accessories and gain international brand exposure.
Headquarters: Central Luzon, Philippines
Industry: Creatives and Design
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Job Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: Flexible; preference for overlap with Eastern Time (ET) where possible
Location: Anywhere Remote (Global; Philippines candidates encouraged to apply)
About Pearl Talent
Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.
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Why Work with Us?
At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing consumer accessories brand operating in the mobile and lifestyle product space. They design and produce items such as phone cases, wearable accessories, and branded packaging, working closely with retail buyers and manufacturing partners. The company operates with a lean, founder-led team and emphasizes speed, quality, and execution in bringing products to market.
Role Overview
This role exists to support a growing product pipeline by owning the execution of product CAD renderings and packaging visuals. You will work closely with a founder and senior designer, translating product ideas, references, and notes into polished, production-ready assets.
The work is highly execution-focused, requiring speed, precision, and the ability to operate independently with minimal direction. You will play a critical role in ensuring that product concepts are quickly turned into visuals that can be used for buyer presentations and factory production.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on environment where strong design instincts and efficiency are essential. Candidates who thrive are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a lean team with high ownership.
Your Impact
You will directly accelerate the company's ability to bring products to market by producing high-quality CAD visuals quickly and consistently. Your work will help reduce turnaround time from concept to buyer presentation, improve clarity in factory communication, and minimize production errors. You will also enable the senior designer to focus on higher-value creative direction by taking full ownership of executional design work.
Over time, you will contribute to the brand's growth by identifying design opportunities and supporting the development of new product concepts aligned with market trends.
Core Responsibilities
Product CAD Rendering & Mockup Execution – 55%
- Create clean, accurate CAD renderings from product references and design notes
- Translate written or visual direction into polished, presentation-ready mockups
- Execute repetitive CAD tasks efficiently using scalable workflows and shortcuts
- Maintain strong visual accuracy, proportions, and design consistency
- Deliver high-quality outputs on a consistent and reliable timeline
Factory & Buyer Asset Preparation – 20%
- Convert CAD renderings into assets suitable for factory specifications and buyer presentations
- Add product measurements, specifications, and callouts as needed
- Ensure clarity of visuals for non-design stakeholders
- Organize and manage files in shared storage systems for team accessibility
Packaging Design Support – 15%
- Assist in creating packaging layouts and mockups aligned with product designs
- Adapt packaging visuals to match brand standards and product direction
- Support dieline execution and packaging production requirements when applicable
Brand Learning & Proactive Design Development – 10%
- Study brand references, mood boards, and existing product lines to understand aesthetic direction
- Research relevant design trends within consumer products and accessories
- Gradually propose new product or design ideas aligned with brand identity
Must-Haves (Required)
- 3+ years of experience in product CAD design (consumer goods, accessories, or similar)
- Proven experience creating product-specific CAD renderings (not architectural or real estate CAD)
- Strong execution speed with the ability to handle repetitive tasks efficiently
- Solid design sensibility with an understanding of proportions, scale, and visual accuracy
- Ability to work independently and execute with minimal direction
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Experience working across multiple product types within a single brand or portfolio
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
- Experience in packaging design or dieline creation
- Background in mobile accessories or consumer product design
- Familiarity with mood boarding and trend research
- Ability to proactively suggest design ideas after gaining brand familiarity
Tools Proficiency
Must-Haves (Required):
- Google Drive
- Any CAD or product design software (e.g., Rhino, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred):
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Packaging or dieline software tools
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
- Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
- Performance Bonus: Based on data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall sales efficiency
- Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
- Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
- Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
- Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
- Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
- Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide
Our Recruitment Process
- Application
- Screening
- Skills Assessment
- Top-grading Interview
- Client Interview
- Job Offer
- Client Onboarding
Ready to Join Us?
If this role aligns with your skills and goals, apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/pearl-product-cad-packaging-production-specialist-a341
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