Company Description:
Enter HOOKABA – where your LED wearables become a canvas for your emotions, connecting your inner and outer worlds!
At HOOKABA, we believe fashion goes beyond your choice of clothing and accessories; it's connected deeply to your self-expression, reflecting who you are and what you stand for. Whether you're feeling bold and adventurous, calm and serene, or somewhere in between, there's a HOOKABA product for you. With our innovative designs and premium materials, express yourself in style wherever life takes you.
www.hookaba.com https://www.instagram.com/hookabaofficial/
About the Role
We are looking for a creative and hands-on Product Designer – Backpacks & Accessories who can design new products from concept to final production.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of backpacks, bags, accessories, materials, trims, hardware and manufacturing, with the ability to convert ideas into commercially viable products.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop backpacks, laptop bags, sling bags, pouches, travel bags and lifestyle accessories.
- Develop new product concepts based on market trends, customer needs and brand requirements.
- Create sketches, mood boards, product renders and detailed technical drawings.
- Prepare tech packs, specifications, measurements and construction details for manufacturers.
- Select and recommend fabrics, linings, foams, webbing, zippers, buckles, handles and other components.
- Work closely with sourcing, sampling and manufacturing teams to develop prototypes and samples.
- Review samples and make design, fit, functionality and construction improvements.
- Coordinate with vendors/factories to ensure the final product matches the approved design.
- Research competitor products, market trends,
materials and new product opportunities.
- Work on product detailing, colour combinations, prints, branding and functional features.
- Take ownership of products from initial concept to production.
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of bag and backpack construction.
- Good knowledge of fabrics, foam, webbing, zippers, buckles, hardware and trims.
- Ability to create professional tech packs and technical drawings.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of CAD/3D tools is an advantage.
- Strong sketching, visualization and product development skills.
- Good understanding of manufacturing and sampling processes.
- Robust eye for aesthetics, functionality and product details.
- Ability to work with vendors and production teams independently.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
Qualification & Experience
- Degree/Diploma in Accessory Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design or related field.
- 1–4 years of relevant experience in backpack, bag, luggage, accessories or soft-goods product design.
- Freshers with a strong portfolio and hands-on knowledge of bag design may also be considered.
Portfolio is Important
Candidates must add in their resume, the link to portfolio showcasing backpack/bag/accessory designs, preferably including technical drawings, tech packs, prototypes or products that have gone into production.
What We Are Looking For
Someone who is not only good at making attractive designs, but can understand how a product will actually be manufactured and take ownership of the product from idea to finished sample.
Please do not apply if you are looking for:
A fancy corporate office A highly organized corporate work environment
But please apply if you're excited to build, experiment, and grow with a fast-paced startup
📌 Product Designer: Bags & Accessories (Noida)
🏢 Hookaba
📍 Noida