Pickleball design jobs
Industrial, graphic, and UX/UI design roles at paddle brands, apparel makers, and pickleball software companies.
FAQ
What kinds of pickleball design jobs exist?
Industrial design (paddle shape, grip, ball aerodynamics), packaging, brand identity, and UX/UI for apps and e-commerce. The brand side gets the most variety — a single paddle release can pull in product, packaging, and motion design work.
Who hires pickleball industrial designers?
Selkirk, JOOLA, Paddletek, CRBN, Recess, and the smaller paddle makers all hire either in-house product designers or contract designers per release cycle. UX/UI roles cluster at the pickleball tech companies (DUPR, CourtReserve, Pickleheads).
What do pickleball designers make?
Mid-level product designers $95–130K; senior industrial designers at the bigger brands $130–160K; UX leadership at pickleball tech startups $140–180K + equity.