Textile Product Designer

Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.

Design seating and positioning product covers and other textile products to meet the needs of end users as well as both internal and external customers. Generate product concepts and prototypes, create sewing patterns, and coordinate the creation of drawings with design engineers. Provide support to Group Sourcing and Production Units in design transfer of the textile designs, workmanship standards and maintenance of legacy textile products.

SUPPORTS NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BY:

Working with the product management/marketing and design teams to create initial product concepts, refine those concepts and develop prototypes for formative evaluation. Advance the concept design and include aspects of aesthetics, product assembly and use. Coordinate materials selection with multiple departments including R&D, Scientific and Medical Affairs, and Commercial Product Management.

SUPPORTS EXISTING TEXTILE PRODUCTS BY:

Working with product development, sourcing and production personnel to address any challenges and opportunities for improvement as they arise, whether it be related to design, materials, or quality.

Maintains accurate documentation by:

Following all document control procedures as specified by quality or regulatory requirements; collecting, recording, and maintaining laboratory data; ensuring data is clearly identified, easy to retrieve, and organized for ease of analysis.

Analyzes and reports PRODUCT TESTING findings BY:

Analyzing feedback provided on textile designs to generate insights and make decisions; reporting results in a meaningful way including data, graphs, images and summaries as appropriate; communicating results as requested by Product Development and other groups via email and narratives, reports, and in-person presentation in product/project meetings.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required.

5 + years sewing experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and/or other employees of the organization.

Optitex Experience (or equivalent) a plus

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You’ll make a difference. Every day

   Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.

2. You’ll make your mark as part of our future

   We collaborate with colleagues across borders toInnovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You’ll feel welcome from day one

   We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

   you’re always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love – at work and beyond.

Who you are

You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.

Information

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At Permobil, diversity fuels our innovation in creating life-changing mobility solutions. We embrace the unique talents and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Join Permobil and be part of a team where diversity is not just valued, but essential to our success in delivering personalized mobility solutions.

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More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.