Director, Product and Design

Arc Boats•Torrance, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs. The company has proven its core technology with consumers and is now scaling production and extending its platform to commercial applications. Arc has signed contracts and a pipeline for tugs, ferries, and defense vessels, with plans to expand to all vessel types. The marine industry is transitioning to electric power, and Arc is building the platform to lead this change.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in design, with 5+ years in design leadership roles.
Depth in both software (UI/UX) and hardware (industrial) design.
Proven track record of setting product vision through a structured process, and shipping complex products.
Demonstrated ability to grow teams, mentor designers, and build design organizations.
Experience building supplier relationships and coordinating with them on design execution.
Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes.
Fluency across the modern design and visualization toolchain (e.g. Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Alias or NX, KeyShot, Unreal).
Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.
Bachelor's degree in a design field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in software-defined hardware products.
Eagerness to use AI tools as a force multiplier and creative engine.
Passion for electric vehicles and/or the marine industry.
Prior exposure to boats.
Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace.
Enthusiasm for boating and the water.

Responsibilities

Defining and evangelizing a clear, research-backed vision and strategy for Arc’s products, grounded in qualitative and quantitative insight and a deep understanding of our customers.
Directing the exterior and interior design of our vessels from concept through production, balancing beauty, performance, manufacturability, and cost.
Directing the UI/UX of the digital experiences that define our boats, including onboard displays, controls, and mobile apps, such that hardware and software feel like one product.
Executing high-leverage design work yourself, including concept sketches, surface models, interface flows, prototypes, and the assets that set the quality bar for the team.
Recruiting, mentoring, and developing designers across disciplines, and growing the design organization's capacity and influence as Arc scales.
Collaborating daily with engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sales to solve problems, protect design intent through production, and ship on schedule.
Building relationships with external suppliers and coordinating closely with them on design execution, tooling, and quality.
Presenting and defending design and product decisions to the executive team, the board, and partners with clarity and conviction.

Benefits

99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
Life and disability insurance for all employees
Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
$500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
$500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend
Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
Training and access to take Arcboats out with friends and family
Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
Relocation assistance - Available depending on role eligibility.