Tactical Soft Goods Designer Needed – Plate Carrier Concept Development (Technical Drawings)

Tactical Soft Goods Designer Needed – Plate Carrier Concept Development (Technical Drawings)

Project Overview

I am developing a new premium modular plate carrier system and need an experienced tactical soft goods designer to convert my existing concept into professional technical drawings suitable for manufacturer review.

This is not a logo or graphic design project.

I’m looking for someone familiar with modern tactical equipment (Crye, Shaw Concepts, Agilite, Spiritus, Ferro, etc.) who understands plate carrier construction, laminate materials, hook/loop interfaces, laser-cut MOLLE, and sewn soft goods.

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Current Status

I already have:

* dimensional concept drawings
* layout sketches
* construction concepts
* reference images
* feature descriptions
* competing product references

The overall concept is designed.

I need help refining the engineering and producing clean technical artwork.

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Scope

Initially I need the front plate bag designed.

Deliverables include:

Exterior View

* front laminate chassis
* laser cut MOLLE
* admin zipper
* shoulder attachment geometry
* buckle placement
* cummerbund interface
* shoulder pad layout

Interior View

* wrap construction
* hook/loop placement
* plate pocket
* shoulder strap attachment
* cummerbund insertion channel
* fold lines
* wrap panels

Exploded View

Show the carrier separated into layers including:

* laminate chassis
* wrap body
* hook/loop panels
* shoulder straps
* structural components

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Design Requirements

The carrier uses a unique wrap-around plate bag construction.

Important features include:

* Full wrap body instead of traditional sewn plate bag
* Laser-cut laminate outer chassis
* Hidden cummerbund insertion channel
* Adjustable shoulder height
* Ambidextrous quick-release shoulder system
* Modular shoulder hardware
* Maximum ventilation
* Drainage cutouts
* Minimal bulk

The goal is a lightweight carrier with premium construction while maintaining compatibility with industry-standard placards and cummerbunds.

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Experience Required

Please only apply if you have experience with one or more of the following:

* tactical nylon equipment
* military load carriage systems
* plate carriers
* chest rigs
* backpacks
* outdoor sewn products
* industrial soft goods
* CAD for textile products

Knowledge of companies like:

* Crye Precision
* Shaw Concepts
* Agilite
* Ferro Concepts
* Spiritus Systems
* Defense Mechanisms

is a major plus.

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Deliverables

Preferred formats:

* Adobe Illustrator
* Affinity Designer
* CorelDRAW
* DXF
* STEP (if applicable)
* SolidWorks (soft goods acceptable)
* Vector PDF

Need clean, editable files.

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Future Work

This is only Phase 1.

The complete product line includes:

* Front plate bag
* Rear plate bag
* Cummerbund
* Placard system
* Battle belt
* Zip-on back panels
* Hydration carrier
* Accessories

The right designer will receive ongoing work.

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When Applying

Please include:

* examples of tactical gear
* military equipment
* backpacks
* soft goods
* sewn product development
* industrial design work

If you’ve worked with overseas manufacturers or produced factory-ready tech packs, please mention that as well.

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Please do not apply if your experience is limited to Photoshop mockups or graphic design. This project requires product design and construction knowledge, not marketing artwork.