Sr Industrial Designer

Bass Pro Shops•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

White River Marine Group (WRMG), North America's largest marine manufacturer, is seeking a creative Senior Industrial Designer for its New Product Development Group. This role is critical in all phases of design development, from initial research and concept generation through production release. The designer will coordinate with other design personnel, collaborate with engineering counterparts, and engage with internal and external partners to explore, develop, and execute innovative design solutions relevant to each product brand and consumer. The Senior Industrial Designer will lead the aesthetic and ergonomic development of world-class marine products, including exterior styling, interior layout, console and seating design, user interface, color/materials, and product graphics. The position involves using the creative process to identify unmet consumer needs and develop market-differentiating products that emotionally connect with consumers, showcasing high-level 2D and 3D visual communication. The ideal candidate is highly creative, self-motivated, passionate about details, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial (Product) or Transportation Design
A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the design of marine, recreational, transportation or consumer products.
Professionally developed design and presentation skills including conceptual sketches, product renderings, 3D CAD and graphic design.
Proficient in manual and digital sketching.
Fluent in Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office programs.
Experience using 3D CAD software (CATIA, Alias, Blender).
Experience leading design activity through the development process.
Ability to create physical prototypes and mockups.
Proactive in identifying, owning, and solving problems.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage time appropriately.
Experience collaborating in the corporate environment.
Basic knowledge of composite, aluminum, roto-molded / formed thermoplastic and soft good manufacturing techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D printing.
Experience with soft/sewn goods.

Responsibilities

Lead design projects from concept to production release in collaboration with other disciplines while following the product development process.
Utilize competitive analysis, consumer and trend research to identify product opportunities.
Possess entrepreneurial drive to propose innovative design solutions.
Efficiently communicate ideas and generate design proposals through ideation sketches, refined 2D renderings, Keyshot renderings, Power Point Presentations.
Maintain brand identity though appropriate form and material applications.
Ensure that design concepts convey differentiated aesthetics, consumer benefits, have best in class craftsmanship, excellent ergonomics and innovative solutions.
Develop 3D digital theme surface models.
Create mockups to study ergonomics, packaging, form and function.
Help define and work within the project scope and timing.
Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.
Design within cost targets and manufacturing capabilities.
Have the ability to intelligently challenge when appropriate.
Work closely with engineering CAD team to establish product packaging criteria and guide production surface development.
Collaborate with manufacturing, outside suppliers, sales and marketing at various phases of development.
Prepare presentations for Phase Gate reviews.

Benefits

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary benefits
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
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