Industrial Designer

Storyteller Overland•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Storyteller Overland is seeking a visionary Industrial Designer to create next-generation products combining innovation, elevated user experiences, and iconic aesthetics. The role involves transforming complex and ambiguous information into beautiful, user-focused designs that elevate the brand, while developing disruptive products for the outdoor adventure market. The successful candidate will bring artistic intuition, user empathy, and a passion for innovation. The position works across the design process, from research and concept development through prototyping and mass production. The Industrial Designer partners closely with Engineering and Research & Development, communicates design decisions to executive leadership and stakeholders, and advances the technologies and tools used to improve design efficiency and execution. This is an in-office position at 109 West Park Drive, Birmingham, Alabama. Operating hours are generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule. Compensation starts at $80,000 base plus incentives and rewards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
At least 2 years of professional experience designing commercially successful consumer products.
A portfolio demonstrating mastery of form, surfacing, proportions, refined aesthetics, creativity, problem solving, and a fail-fast approach. Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered.
Advanced 3D CAD modeling skills; SolidWorks and Rhino are preferred.
Proficiency in digital rendering and visualization using tools such as KeyShot, Blender, or Unreal Engine.
Exceptional proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Mastery of analog and digital sketching and rendering.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly methods, including FRP, sheet metal fabrication, softgoods, and cabinetry.
Strong analog sketching skills and experience with rapid prototyping, including 3D printing and soft modeling, and the ability to create fail-fast mock-ups.
Experience creating compelling, intuitive digital interfaces and intuitive analog and physical experiences.
Ability to transform abstract and ambiguous information into tangible product specifications and requirements.
Ability to work collaboratively and support organizational and team goals.
Ability to communicate and explain design concepts to stakeholders and team members.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing products in transportation, powersports, marine, or related industries.
Experience with SolidWorks and Rhino.
Experience with KeyShot, Blender, or Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

Monitor user behaviors, competitive products, trends, and emerging technologies in the outdoor adventure market, and pitch forward-thinking product concepts.
Refine the visual design language, form vocabulary, and color, material, and finish strategy to create premium, emotionally resonant products.
Conduct user research and translate ergonomic, behavioral, and cognitive insights into intuitive experiences that address user frustrations and unmet needs.
Collaborate with Engineering and Research & Development to maintain design integrity from initial sketch through mass production.
Build physical and digital mock-ups to validate forms, proportions, and mechanical layouts through rapid iteration.
Present and defend design decisions to executive leadership and stakeholders through visual storytelling.
Identify and apply emerging technologies and tools to improve Industrial Design efficiency and execution.
Lead innovation and brainstorming sessions.
Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned to support organizational and team goals.