Industrial Designer

Industrial Designer We are seeking a visionary Industrial Designer to lead the creation of next-generation products that seamlessly blend cutting-edge innovation, elevated user experiences, and iconic aesthetics. In this role, you will have the opportunity to create disruptive, forward thinking products while building an iconic brand. You will challenge the status quo, transforming complex and ambiguous information into beautiful, user-focused designs elevating our brand position. The ideal candidate possesses a rare mix of artistic intuition, user empathy, and a passion for disruptive innovation. Key Responsibilities: Drive Visionary Innovation: Stay informed of user behaviors, competitive products, trends and emerging technologies in the outdoor adventure market to pitch forward-thinking, disruptive product concepts. Elevate Product Aesthetics: Refine the visual design language (VDL), form vocabulary, and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) strategy to create premium, emotionally resonant products. User-Focused Design: Conduct user research and translate ergonomic, behavioral, and cognitive insights into intuitive user experiences. Create designs that solve user frustrations and serve unmet needs. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Research & Development (R&D) to ensure design integrity is maintained from initial sketch to mass production. Rapid Prototyping & Iteration: Build physical and digital mock-ups to quickly validate forms, proportions, and mechanical layouts. Design Evangelism: Articulate and defend design decisions to executive leadership and stakeholders through compelling visual storytelling. Advance Technology and Tools: Be the expert on emerging technologies and tools to advance and improve Industrial Design efficiencies and execution. Required Skills & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field. Experience: 2+ years of professional experience designing commercially successful consumer products, preferably in transportation, powersports, marine or other related industries. Portfolio Excellence: A diverse portfolio demonstrating a mastery of form, surfacing, proportions, and a highly refined aesthetic sensibility. Your portfolio should also demonstrate creativity, problem solving and a "fail fast" approach. Candidates who apply without a portfolio will not be considered. Technical Mastery: Advanced 3D CAD modeling skills (SolidWorks and Rhino preferred). Proficiency in digital rendering and visualization capabilities (KeyShot, Blender, or Unreal Engine). Exceptional with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Mastery of sketching and rendering; analog and digital. Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of diverse manufacturing processes (FRP, sheet metal fabrications, softgoods and cabinetry) and assembly methods. Hands-on Craft: Strong analog sketching skills and experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, soft modeling). Ability to create fail fast mock-ups. Driving innovation: Experience leading innovation and brainstorming sessions. UX/UI: Experience creating compelling and intuitive digital interfaces and executing intuitive analog and physical experiences. Intuition: Ability to transform abstract and ambiguous information into tangible product specifications and requirements. Team Centric: Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned to support organizational and team goals. Work Schedule: Flexible: Operating hours are generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M - F Position Scorecard: Core Competencies: Industrial Design & Technical Excellence, Attention to Detail & Design Integrity, Ownership & Accountability, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication & Design Influence, Adaptability & Learning Agility, Teamwork & Camaraderie Position Mission: Deliver innovative designs that improve the user experience of our products, elevate the brand and increase desirability of our products. Anticipated Outcome: Deliver innovative designs to meet business objectives by creating desirable products for the end user. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (CAD/software work) Occasional standing, walking, and bending when collaborating with production or inspecting physical prototypes Ability to use hands and fingers for detailed computer work, writing, and handling technical drawings or small parts Visual acuity to read technical documents, engineering drawings, and computer screens Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, such as physical prototypes, tools, or materials (if visiting the production floor or handling components) Hearing and verbal communication skills to participate in team meetings, give instructions, and explain design concepts Mobility to move around an office, shop floor, or prototype lab in a safe manner It's important to note that this job primarily involves office-based work, and the physical demands are generally minimal. Accommodations will be provided as needed to ensure the comfort and well-being of employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Exemption Status: Exempt Storyteller Overland