📍 GRITR – North Richland Hills, TX
⏰ Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (8-hour shifts with flexible scheduling)
📌 This role is hands-on and in-person, with no remote work options.
💰 Starting at $21/hour + Benefits
GRITR is a growing sports and outdoors retailer and private label brand based in North Richland Hills, TX. We develop and launch innovative products across multiple categories, working directly with overseas manufacturers and internal teams to bring ideas to market.
Position OverviewWe are seeking a Product Development Specialist with a strong product design focus to help turn ideas into clear visual concepts and production-ready plans.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both creative product design and structured project coordination. You will help translate ideas into sketches, CAD models, tech packs, and prototypes that move efficiently into manufacturing.
Candidates are not required to have every technical skill listed, but experience in several areas such as CAD, 3D modeling, rendering, or prototyping is highly beneficial.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Design & VisualizationTranslate concepts into sketches, CAD models, and technical drawings
Create visual renderings or mockups to support decision-making
Develop detailed tech packs, specs, and BOMs for production
Prepare files and documentation for overseas manufacturers
Assist with packaging concepts and product presentation visuals
Support product development from concept through production
Coordinate with overseas factories on revisions, samples, and approvals
Refine designs for manufacturability (DFM) and cost efficiency
Track revisions and maintain organized documentation
Utilize 3D printing for rapid prototyping (if experienced)
Test and iterate designs based on feedback
Improve internal development workflows
Background in product design, industrial design, or product development
Experience creating CAD files and technical drawings
Strong ability to turn ideas into clear visual and technical plans
Experience working with manufacturers (overseas experience preferred)
Organized and detail-oriented with strong communication skills
SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino, or similar CAD software
3D rendering or animation software
3D printing and rapid prototyping
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Knowledge of materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes
Experience in consumer goods, outdoor, or tactical products
Direct involvement in launching new private label products
Hands-on innovation with prototyping tools
Growth within a scaling product development team
Please submit your resume and a portfolio showcasing product design work, CAD models, renderings, or technical documentation. Highlight products you’ve helped bring from concept to production.
Join GRITR and help transform ideas into production-ready products.
Gritr Sports is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA), Gritr Sports will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Skills Required
- Background in product design, industrial design, or product development
- Experience creating CAD files and technical drawings
- Ability to translate ideas into clear visual and technical plans (sketches, tech packs, BOMs)
- Experience working with manufacturers, including overseas factories (overseas experience preferred)
- Organized, detail-oriented with strong communication skills
- Experience in CAD, 3D modeling, rendering, or prototyping (beneficial if not all present)
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino, or similar CAD software
- Experience with 3D rendering or animation software
- 3D printing and rapid prototyping experience
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Knowledge of materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes
- Experience in consumer goods, outdoor, or tactical product categories
What We Do
Our Mission: We are committed to helping you achieve victory by providing you with a personalized online shopping experience to equip your needs for the next hunt, protecting your loved ones, or the weekend 3- gun match. Our Creed: GRIT is defined by Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary as: “firmness of mind or spirit: unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger.” We all face challenges in life. We are told – we are not talented enough, smart enough, strong enough, good looking enough, “fill the blank” enough. But despite obstacles (these or others) – we carry on the journey of life. Grit is what separates the ones that will keep going from the ones that will throw in the towel and quit when faced life’s challenges. Grit is what you need when talent is simply not enough. So what is GRITR? It’s GRIT to the power of R (Resilience, Resourcefulness, Resolve). We are GRIT-R THAN GRIT. Our Commitment: Whether you are in the market for a new firearm or you want to be outfitted from head to toe for your next African adventure - we would be honored to have the opportunity to earn your business. We promise to give you the same level of dedication as we would to one of our very own.
