Industrial Designer

Position Overview Industrial Designer – Industrial Design – Home & Outdoor division at Helen of Troy. Support OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey brands with insight-driven design solutions and user-centered products. Location New York, NY – Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 remote days) Responsibilities Design and develop new products through strategic thinking and process. Assess user experience associated with ergonomics, user logic and interaction of the product. Ideate product aesthetics associated with form, color and design language. Identify and problem solve end user needs through rigorous user testing. Apply research and insights to design, ensuring functionality, user experience and aesthetics are on brand to HF & OXO’s identity. Define color solutions in a purposeful and strategic manner which aligns with the business goals. Design within the constraints of manufacturing and cost. Align with engineering and Business Units through all stages of design development. Lead design activities through design process gates. Implement and organize design activities around schedules and project goals. Manage project timelines, tasks, and functions of projects. Support the optimization of the Industrial Design across HF and OXO by leading the implementation and maintenance of the established Visual Brand Language across the respective brands. Skills Needed Demonstrates strong sense of aesthetics through their work and presentations/portfolio. Demonstrates user insight driven ethnography studies to inform design decisions. Proven understanding of brand strategy as it relates to Industrial design. Visible understanding and knowledge of injection molding plastics. Ability to articulate subjective matters in a tactile strategic manner (i.e. color, aesthetics). Experience presenting work and communicating effectively with senior leadership. Ability to work collaboratively and independently. Proven track record of commercialized product brought to market. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design. 4 years’ experience in Industrial Design / design development of consumer products. High proficiency in SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator required), KeyShot, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated track record of leading consumer products from concept through commercialization. Strong understanding of injection molding and plastics manufacturing processes. Sample Portfolio showcasing work as the primary designer on consumer products is required with the application. Experience with project management tools (e.g., Basecamp, Smartsheet). Ability to travel domestically up to 10% as needed. Authorized to work full-time in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Design Consultancy Experience. Experience designing outdoor equipment and gear. Salary Range In New York City, the base pay range is $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 annually. This is one component of the total compensation package. Benefits Salary + Bonus Healthcare Dental Vision Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave 401(k) with company match Basic Life Insurance Short Term Disability (STD) Long Term Disability (LTD) Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave Educational Assistance EEO Statement Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr