WHO WE ARE
Let Our Journeys Enrich Life
Carry essentials exist to make movement a worry-free experience, allowing us to focus on the bigger picture of our journeys. Today's industry brands are exhibiting a growing disconnection from the deeper purpose of movement, seen in standard-fare products that neither challenge norms nor present new solutions that facilitate better mobility.
LOJEL is about refocusing on how people move, but more importantly, why: connection. Putting the purpose of our journeys at the forefront of the discussion opens up opportunities for innovation. This process of discovery is what lets us empower people to move better and focus on what truly matters.
Our mission is to spark the human connections that make the world a better place—by empowering people’s journeys with thoughtful carry essentials for travel and everyday movement. We are Driven By Diversity, Intentional By Design and Purposely Positive—core values upholding our ultimate goal to inspire movement within communities and across the globe.
LOJEL is an international carry essentials brand—founded in Japan in 1989, currently headquartered in Hong Kong with teams in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific—and is sold in 15 territories across the globe.
SUSTAINABILITY AT LOJEL
At LOJEL, we're committed to driving positive change. We recognize the challenges our world faces, particularly with the looming climate crisis. The future is uncertain, and as a forward-thinking brand, we're dedicated to taking action.
Sustainability is at the core of our mission. By 2026, we aim to achieve B Corp certification, becoming climate neutral, and ensuring that 50% of our products are crafted from recycled or sustainable materials. To achieve these goals, we're building a team that's ready to take on this challenge head-on. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our planet while embracing a rewarding career at LOJEL.
ABOUT THE TEAM
As part of the Product Team, this position plays a critical role in advancing LOJEL’s overall commitment to sustainable practices by ensuring that this mindset is embedded deeply throughout the product creation process, and the larger system within it exists.
ABOUT THE JOB
As an emerging brand experiencing rapid growth, LOJEL is looking for an experienced and passionate Product Sustainability Engineer to integrate sustainable design principles into our product development lifecycle. You will help drive the implementation of our product and materials sustainability strategy based on strong technical expertise, actionable guidance and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Accelerate the transition towards sustainable materials, manufacturing, and circular products by guiding sustainability decisions.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and implement LOJEL’s sustainability strategy effectively.
- Oversee third-party Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) providers to enhance project outcomes and product sustainability.
- Assess the environmental impacts of new material, process, and technology proposals, offering strategic advice.
- Leverage industry experience to advise on the latest materials, technologies, and sourcing methods.
- Serve as a lead for tracking and reporting on product sustainability metrics.
- Oversee critical product sustainability KPIs and seamlessly integrate enhancements, including the adoption of sustainable materials, implementation of strategies to reduce carbon footprint, and optimization of waste management practices.
- Explore strategies to decrease waste, optimize resources, and extend product life.
- Work with work directly with the Sustainability Manager and all product teams (strategy, design, operations) to fill in environmental data gaps for our products.
- Recommend and assess the applicability of third-party environmental certifications and standards (e.g. GRS, LWG, Carbon Neutral, etc…)
- Apply and support related sustainability initiatives.
YOUR CORE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Is intimately familiar with, and committed to Sustainability Principles including common frameworks, impact assessment methods as well as materials and processes.
- Has a passion for the technical dimensions of sustainability including material science and manufacturing processes.
- Is inherently analytical and can parse data to identify problems and propose innovative solutions accordingly.
- Understands how a product lifecycle exists within larger systems, using critical thinking to identify where meaningful impact can be made.
- Is experienced in managing projects, and can independently plan, coordinate and execute projects while being open to collaboration.
- Excels in communicating and creating relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Enjoys participating in the collaborative process of product creation.
- Has a strong ethical foundation and is committed to making a positive impact in both your personal and professional lives.
- Is growth-oriented, seeking challenges to develop your perspective and skills.
- Has a positive and resilient mindset that can adapt to rapid change and withstand crises if/when they arise.
- Has a truly global mindset, being able to work with a multicultural team as well as empathize with a broad spectrum of cultural perspectives.
- Is agile and receptive to new sustainable technologies, methods, and sciences, continuously seeking to expand knowledge in these areas.
- Is highly detail-oriented.
- Worked on sustainability related projects or in sustainable companies
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
As part of the Product Team, a large part of your day-to-day interactions will take place with the R&D, Product Strategy, Product Design, and Product Operations units, but you will also work closely with our Sustainability Manager, as well as Supply and Marketing Teams. You will also need to work with a variety of external partners.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years’ worth of working experience in Product Sustainability.
- Experience in a related field (fashion, accessories, lifestyle brands) is a plus.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English
- Sustainability certifications is a plus e.g. certified Life Cycle Assessment Professional
- Speaking a second/third language is a plus
- A multicultural perspective and/or experience living in more than one country is a plus
- Fluency with Notion, Slack, Asana, and the G-Suite platform is a plus.
- Authorization to work in Hong Kong is required for this role.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- 20 Annual Leave Days
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Multiple free LOJEL products per year
- LOJEL friends & family discount year-round
**Our company is a signatory to the Racial Diversity and Inclusion charter for Employers of the Equal Opportunities Commission.**
