Gourav Garg - Founder of Hookaba

The Origin Story

So, who’s behind all this? Hi, I'm Gourav Garg – founder of Hookaba. After slogging it out in the corporate world for 15+ years, building other people’s brands and hitting countless deadlines, I finally decided: enough. I wanted to create something of my own. Something bold, futuristic, and fun.

From LED bags, glasses, and wristbands to masks and more – our collection is all about LED wearables that blend style, tech, and attitude. Each piece is designed to be functional and standout for Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and anyone who’s done with boring.

We’re just getting started. Welcome to the Hookaba tribe. Let’s light it up.

Hookaba
WE ARE HIRING

Join The Hookaba Team

Help us build India's premier LED lifestyle brand. Explore our current job openings below.

Ecommerce Marketplace Manager

Full-Time
📍 Noida, UP (On-Site) 💼 Operations & Sales

Manage and scale sales across Amazon, Flipkart, and Shopify storefronts to drive D2C growth.

Full-Time

Ecommerce Marketplace Manager

📍 Noida, UP (On-Site) 💼 Operations & Sales

Qualification
Graduate/Postgraduate in Marketing, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–4 years of prior experience in Amazon and Flipkart marketing

Role Description:
This is a full-time, on-site role for an E-commerce Performance Marketing Manager at HOOKABA in Noida. This is an Individual Contributor (IC) role (no team handling).

The E-commerce Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies for e-commerce marketplaces such as Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart, and others.

Daily responsibilities include:
Running marketing campaigns on e-commerce portals
Optimizing campaigns
Analyzing online sales data
Managing e-commerce platforms

Key Deliverables of the Role:
Work with e-commerce marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Blinkit, etc.) and agencies/in-house teams to execute media plans.

Track ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) for media spends.

Manage Amazon Marketing Services (AMS):
Search
Display
DSP

Manage e-commerce merchandising.

Plan media campaigns.

Publish media performance reports across marketplaces.

Please do not apply if you are looking for:
A fancy corporate office
A highly oganized corporate work environment

But please apply if you're excited to build, experiment, and grow with a fast-paced startup

Product Designer: Bags & Accessories

Full-Time
📍 Noida, UP (On-Site) 💼 Product & Design

Design next-gen customizable LED backpacks, wearable tech, and smart lifestyle accessories.

Full-Time

Product Designer: Bags & Accessories

📍 Noida, UP (On-Site) 💼 Product & Design

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and hands-on Product Designer – Backpacks & Accessories who can design new products from concept to final production.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of backpacks, bags, accessories, materials, trims, hardware and manufacturing, with the ability to convert ideas into commercially viable products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backpacks, laptop bags, sling bags, pouches, travel bags and lifestyle accessories.
  • Develop new product concepts based on market trends, customer needs and brand requirements.
  • Create sketches, mood boards, product renders and detailed technical drawings.
  • Prepare tech packs, specifications, measurements and construction details for manufacturers.
  • Select and recommend fabrics, linings, foams, webbing, zippers, buckles, handles and other components.
  • Work closely with sourcing, sampling and manufacturing teams to develop prototypes and samples.
  • Review samples and make design, fit, functionality and construction improvements.
  • Coordinate with vendors/factories to ensure the final product matches the approved design.
  • Research competitor products, market trends, materials and new product opportunities.
  • Work on product detailing, colour combinations, prints, branding and functional features.
  • Take ownership of products from initial concept to production.

Skills Required

  • Strong understanding of bag and backpack construction.
  • Good knowledge of fabrics, foam, webbing, zippers, buckles, hardware and trims.
  • Ability to create professional tech packs and technical drawings.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of CAD/3D tools is an advantage.
  • Strong sketching, visualization and product development skills.
  • Good understanding of manufacturing and sampling processes.
  • Strong eye for aesthetics, functionality and product details.
  • Ability to work with vendors and production teams independently.
  • Good communication and coordination skills.

Qualification & Experience

  • Degree/Diploma in Accessory Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design or related field.
  • 1–4 years of relevant experience in backpack, bag, luggage, accessories or soft-goods product design.
  • Freshers with a strong portfolio and hands-on knowledge of bag design may also be considered.

Portfolio is Important

Candidates must add in their resume, the link to portfolio showcasing backpack/bag/accessory designs, preferably including technical drawings, tech packs, prototypes or products that have gone into production.

What We Are Looking For

Someone who is not only good at making attractive designs, but can understand how a product will actually be manufactured and take ownership of the product from idea to finished sample.

Please do not apply if you are looking for:

A fancy corporate office

A highly organized corporate work environment

But please apply if you're excited to build, experiment, and grow with a fast-paced startup

IOT & Software Developer

Full-Time
📍 Noida, UP (On-Site) 💼 Tech & Engineering

Develop mobile app integrations and firmware solutions for smart connected LED displays.

Full-Time

IOT & Software Developer

📍 Noida, UP (On-Site) 💼 Tech & Engineering

About the role

Hookaba is looking for a hands-on IoT & Software Developer who is comfortable working at the intersection of hardware and software. You’ll design, build, and deploy connected devices and the software that powers them — from wiring up sensors on a Raspberry Pi to writing clean Python services and managing Linux-based systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys prototyping, debugging on real hardware, and seeing their code run in the physical world.

Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain IoT solutions using Raspberry Pi and other single-board computers or microcontrollers such as Arduino and ESP32.
  • Write, test, and deploy Python applications and scripts for device control, data acquisition, automation, and local processing.
  • Interface with sensors, actuators, and peripherals using GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART, MQTT, HTTP/REST APIs, WebSockets, and related communication protocols.
  • Set up, configure, and administer Linux environments including Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu/Debian, networking, systemd services, cron jobs, and shell scripts.
  • Build dashboards or simple monitoring UIs using tools such as Grafana, Node-RED, or lightweight web frontends, and store sensor data in SQLite, MySQL/PostgreSQL, or time-series databases.
  • Debug hardware-software integration issues with logs, multimeters, logic analyzers, circuit diagrams, datasheets, and careful test procedures.
  • Document code, wiring diagrams, deployment procedures, and collaborate with hardware, product, and QA teams to move prototypes toward production.

Required skills & qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • 0–4 years of experience in IoT, embedded systems, or software development; strong academic, hobby, or personal projects count.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, including libraries such as RPi.GPIO, gpiozero, paho-mqtt, requests, Flask, or FastAPI.
  • Hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi: OS setup, GPIO programming, peripheral interfacing, SSH/headless operation, and device troubleshooting.
  • Solid working knowledge of Linux command line, bash scripting, package management, networking basics, services, and scheduled tasks.
  • Good understanding of electronics fundamentals: voltage, current, resistors, transistors, relays, sensors, power supply basics, and reading schematics.
  • Familiarity with Git and the ability to troubleshoot across the full stack — from hardware wiring to application code.

Good to have

  • Experience with ESP32/ESP8266, Arduino, STM32, C/C++ embedded programming, PCB tools such as KiCad/Eagle/EasyEDA, or cloud IoT platforms.
  • Exposure to Docker on edge devices, Wi-Fi/BLE/LoRa/Zigbee/GSM modules, OTA updates, device fleet management, or edge AI with OpenCV/TensorFlow Lite.
  • Frontend basics in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for building lightweight monitoring dashboards.

What we offer

  • Opportunity to work on end-to-end IoT products — from hardware prototypes to cloud-connected systems.
  • Fast learning curve, real ownership from day one, mentorship from senior engineers, and a collaborative team culture.
  • Access to lab equipment, dev kits, hardware budgets for prototyping, flexible work support, and competitive compensation based on experience.

Please do not apply here if you are looking for fancy corporate office, organized way of working

But please apply

  • If you are looking to make an impact
  • If you are willing to work directly with Founder
  • If you are willing to invest your time and energy today for hopeful exponential growth tomorrow
  • Ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage time efficiently solutions clearly.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
HEADQUARTERS

Zalotia Lifestyles Pvt Ltd

📍 3rd Floor, Plot no 4/P, Industrial Area Phase 2, Sector 80 Block A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201305

✉️ contactus@hookaba.com

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