Associate Industrial Designer

Giro Sport Design; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Giro Sport Design is seeking an Associate Industrial Designer to contribute to concept generation and development across cycling and snow products. You will create renderings, CAD models, and prototypes while collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes consumer-focused design, production handoff, and evolving Giro's design language for future products. Irvine, CA office-based with a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related discipline.
• 0–2 years of professional industrial design experience.
• Proficiency in Rhinoceros, Blender, SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling tools.
• Strong sketching, visualization, and concept development skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, blow molding, and soft goods construction.
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate a broad range of innovative design concepts in response to product briefs and insights.
• Create sketches, renderings, and visuals that convey design intent.
• Develop and refine 3D CAD models to explore form, ergonomics, and manufacturability.
• Create physical prototypes using internal and external fabrication resources.
• Document design files, drawings, BOMs, and development packages.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Development, and Brand teams to meet performance and manufacturing objectives.
• Participate in user testing and consumer feedback sessions to inform design decisions.

Skills

Rhino

Blender

SolidWorks

Sketching

Illustrator

CMF

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

KeyShot

Job description

The Associate Industrial Designer supports the design and development of Giro's product portfolio across cycling and snow categories, including helmets, goggles, eyewear, and footwear. This role contributes to the full product creation process—from concept generation and design exploration through development and production handoff.

The ideal candidate is highly creative, curious, adaptable, and consumer-focused, bringing fresh ideas and innovative thinking while collaborating closely with Product Management, Engineering, Development, and Manufacturing teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to both in-line product development and future-facing innovation projects.

This position reports to the Design Manager and is based in our Irvine, CA office.

As the Associate Industrial Designer, you will:

• Generate a broad range of innovative design concepts in response to product briefs, trend research, consumer insights, and market opportunities.
• Create sketches, renderings, presentations, and visual communication materials that clearly convey design intent.
• Support ideation sessions, design reviews, and cross-functional discussions.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of Giro's future design language and product aesthetics.
• Participate in research activities focused on consumer trends, competing products, emerging technologies, and cultural influences.
• Develop and refine 3D CAD models to explore form, function, ergonomics, and manufacturability.
• Create physical prototypes using both internal and external fabrication resources.
• Support iterative design development through prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Maintain organized and accurate design documentation, files, and revision histories.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Development, Product Line Management, and Brand teams to ensure design solutions meet performance, cost, manufacturing, and brand objectives.
• Participate in user testing, wear testing, and consumer feedback sessions to inform design decisions.
• Support color, material, and finish (CMF) development in collaboration with the broader design team.
• Communicate with domestic and international manufacturing partners to ensure design intent is accurately executed.
• Participate in factory visits and development meetings as needed
• Prepare and maintain technical design documentation, including specification sheets, technical drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), and product development packages.
• Support sample management processes throughout development cycles.
• Assist senior designers and development partners in bringing concepts through commercialization and production launch.
• Ensure product specifications and design details are accurately maintained throughout the development process.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of professional industrial design experience, including internships and co-op experience.
• Proficiency in Rhinoceros, Blender, SolidWorks, or similar 3D modeling tools.
• Strong sketching, visualization, and concept development skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, blow molding, and soft goods construction.
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You might have:

• Experience with KeyShot or comparable rendering software.
• Exposure to soft goods design or sewn product development.
• Experience creating physical prototypes and models.
• Passion for cycling, snow sports, outdoor recreation, or active lifestyle products.

Pay Range

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Equal Opportunity Employer Protected Veteran/Disabled