Associate Industrial Designer

Revelyst Outdoor; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Vision

Disability and life insurance

401K

PTO

Holidays

Gear discounts

Job summary

Giro is seeking an Associate Industrial Designer in Irvine, CA to support the design and development of helmets, goggles, eyewear, and footwear.

You will generate diverse concepts, create sketches and renderings, develop 3D CAD models, and contribute to CMF and prototyping with cross‑functional teams.

Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Development and Manufacturing to ensure design solutions meet performance, cost, and brand objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• 0–2 years of professional industrial design experience (incl. internships).
• Proficiency in Rhinoceros, Blender, SolidWorks or similar 3D tools.
• Strong sketching, visualization and concept development skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (injection/ blow molding, soft goods).
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication; team player.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate a broad range of innovative design concepts from briefs and trends.
• Create sketches, renderings, and visual communication materials.
• Support ideation sessions, design reviews, and cross‑functional discussions.
• Contribute to Giro's future design language and product aesthetics.
• Develop and refine 3D CAD models to explore form, function, ergonomics, manufacturability.
• Create physical prototypes using internal and external resources.
• Maintain organized design documentation and revision histories.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Development, and Brand teams to meet objectives.
• Participate in user testing, wear testing, and consumer feedback sessions.
• Support CMF development and communicate with manufacturers to ensure intent is executed.
• Prepare technical design documentation and BOMs; assist sample management.

Skills

Sketching

Visualization

Concept development

Adobe Illustrator

Rhinoceros

Blender

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Rhinoceros

Blender

SolidWorks

Job description

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, competitive 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.

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Pay Range:

Annual Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

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!

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