About the Company:Cow Trading and Investment is the parent company of Cow Gifts—a pioneer retail chain specializing in unique lifestyle products, gifts, and home accessories. The company is a market leader in establishing retail concepts, designing and supplying premium corporate giveaways (B2B), brand building, and creating bespoke interior and event decor.
Job Summary:We are seeking an innovative, detailed-oriented, and highly creative Physical Product Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing unique, tangible products for our Cow Gifts retail stores and our B2B corporate giveaways portfolio.
Important Note: This role is strictly for Physical & Industrial Product Design (3D tangible products, physical gifts, packaging, and materials). It does NOT involve UI/UX, software, or digital application design.Key Responsibilities: Brainstorm, conceptualize, and develop innovative physical consumer products, high-end corporate giveaways (B2B), and lifestyle accessories from initial sketch to mass production. * Work extensively with a wide range of physical materials, including wood, metal, ceramics/pottery, acrylics, leather, textiles, and glass, optimizing designs for manufacturing feasibility and cost constraints. * Create accurate 2D technical drawings, 3D digital models, realistic renderings, and detailed Tech Packs* for manufacturers, local artisans, and suppliers. * Evaluate and refine physical prototypes, material samples, and finishings alongside factory teams and suppliers to guarantee quality control before production. * Conduct market research on gifting trends, material innovations, and consumer preferences to keep product lines competitive and aligned with brand aesthetics. * Collaborate closely with brand and marketing teams to deliver cohesive unboxing experiences, packaging designs, and product lines.
Requirements & Qualifications: 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a Physical Product Designer, Industrial Designer, or Furniture/Accessories Designer (experience in corporate gifting, retail, or home decor is highly preferred). * Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Applied Arts, or a related physical design discipline. * 🎓 Preferred: Graduates of the German University in Cairo (GUC). * Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and rendering software (e.g., Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot, 3ds Max, Blender, AutoCAD) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). * Material Expertise: Strong hands-on understanding of material properties (wood, metal, ceramics, acrylic, leather, etc.) and production/manufacturing techniques (laser cutting, CNC, molding, carpentry, metalwork). * Portfolio Requirement: A comprehensive portfolio showcasing physical product concepts, 3D renderings, material exploration, and manufactured products/prototypes is mandatory. (Portfolios focusing solely on UI/UX, mobile apps, or web design will not be considered).*
Work Environment & Personal Attributes: High attention to detail, strong aesthetic sense, and practical problem-solving capabilities. * Ability to manage multiple production-ready design projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. * Flexibility & Availability: Willingness and ability to work extended/late hours during peak seasonal campaigns, annual rushes, and high-pressure production periods.*
