Creative Product Designer at Bobu Africa

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design product collections inspired by African wildlife, Nature, and Culture.
• Develop product sketches, technical drawings, and 3D visualizations for production.
• Create digital mockups, renderings, and presentations for new product ideas.
• Work closely with artisans and production teams to translate designs into high-quality finished products.
• Select materials, finishes, colors, and textures that align with the brand aesthetic and functionality.
• Prepare production-ready files and specifications for manufacturing.
• Participate in prototyping, sampling, and product refinement processes.
• Ensure all designs meet quality, usability, and cost considerations.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to support product storytelling and launches.
• Continuously research trends, tools, and innovations in product and digital design.

Requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Creative Design or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in Creative design, preferably within a creative or lifestyle brand.
• Strong portfolio showcasing product design, development process, and digital work.
• High proficiency in design software such as:

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

SketchUp / AutoCAD / Rhino / Fusion 360 (or similar 3D tools)

• Ability to create technical drawings and production-ready designs.
• Strong understanding of materials (such as leather, textiles, wood, or handcrafted elements).
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and execution skills.
• A deep appreciation for African wildlife and nature, craftsmanship and storytelling.