Hard Goods Product Developer at Selkirk Sport - We Are Pickleball

<div class="content-intro"><p><a href="https://www.selkirk.com/pages/about-us" target="_blank"><strong>About</strong></a><strong> Selkirk Sport</strong></p> <p>At Selkirk Sport, we’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of pickleball innovation. Our mission is to <em>Fuel the Pickleball Obsession</em> by creating the sport’s premier products and ecosystem. As a leading global brand in premium pickleball equipment, we’re expanding our international presence and seeking top-tier talent to support our growth in the U.S. and abroad.</p> <p>We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Selkirk applies first-principles thinking to design scalable, process-driven systems that create lasting operational advantage.</p></div><div> <p>Selkirk Sport is looking for a detail-oriented Hard Goods Product Developer based in Malaysia to join our growing Accessories team. Working directly under the Head Designer of Accessories, you will focus on the technical development and production of eyewear, nets, and training devices. You will be the technical bridge between our creative vision in the US and our manufacturing excellence in the region.</p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Why Join Selkirk Sport?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Lead brand design for the #1 brand in pickleball</strong>—an industry on the rise.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work on <strong>high-impact projects</strong> seen by millions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with a <strong>fast-moving, innovative</strong> brand design team.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Enjoy a <strong>high-energy work environment</strong> where your ideas shape the future of the sport.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.</span></li> </ul> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li><strong>Technical Execution:</strong> Transform creative concepts and sketches into detailed, factory-ready Tech Packs (including BOMs, construction details, and material callouts).</li> <li><strong>Design Support:</strong> Assist the Head Designer in the development of hardware and training accessories. Use Industrial Design principles to help with concept generation and ergonomic problem-solving.</li> <li><strong>Prototyping &amp; Sampling:</strong> Oversee the prototyping of molded parts and hardware. Conduct initial quality checks and troubleshoot production hurdles on-site at the factory.</li> <li><strong>Manufacturing Liaison:</strong> Collaborate with factories to understand tooling constraints and ensure designs are optimized for production.</li> <li><strong>Project Management:</strong> Ensure development timelines are met by staying in close contact with production partners and providing weekly status updates.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> </li> <li>&nbsp;</li> <li> <p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 3-5 years in industrial design, consumer hardware, or sports accessories.</li> <li><strong>Software Mastery:</strong> Expert level in Adobe Illustrator (for technical 2D drafting). Experience with 3D design software (<strong>Onshape, Gravity Sketch, or Blender</strong>) is a major plus and a requirement for long-term growth.</li> <li><strong>Technical Knowledge:</strong> Strong understanding of injection molding, assembly, and hardware manufacturing.</li> <li><strong>Communication:</strong> Fluent in English (written and verbal). Must be comfortable sharing ideas early for critique and handling feedback professionally.</li> <li><strong>Mindset:</strong> An entrepreneurial "finisher" who thrives on details, organization, and the challenge of moving a product from a sketch to a shelf.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div>