Associate Industrial Designer- Lacrosse

Warrior Sports Inc.; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

retirement savings plan with 100% 5%"

Paid parental leave

Fitness reimbursement / PTO

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Warrior Sports Inc. in Shelby Township, Michigan seeks an Industrial Designer to drive product concepts for lacrosse and hockey gear.

You will translate ideas into 2D/3D designs, validate them with prototypes, and collaborate with engineers, product managers, and marketing to ensure feasibility and brand alignment. Expect to work on multiple projects across hardgoods and softgoods, maintain design language, and contribute to improved manufacturing processes while staying current with new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent is required.
• Industrial designer with 1–3 years of experience.
• Ability to sketch and render ideas through various methods.
• Understanding of injection molding and softgoods design constraints.
• Ability to create prototypes/mockups to validate concepts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both visually and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Research competitor products and user needs to identify opportunities.
• Design meaningful lacrosse hardgoods and softgoods from ideation to concepts and development.
• Collaborate with senior designers, engineers, and product managers to align with briefs.
• Prepare detailed technical packets using Illustrator or SolidWorks for manufacturers; travel may be required.
• Partner with engineering to evaluate samples and drive design intent through production.
• Maintain product position in the market and stay current on manufacturing processes.

Skills

Sketch & render ideas

Communication & presentation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

SolidWorks

Adobe Photoshop

KeyShot

Vizcom

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Shelby Township, Michigan, Warrior Sports is recognized as one of the sporting goods industry’s premier manufacturers of innovative, high-performance, cutting-edge equipment, footwear, and apparel for lacrosse and hockey athletes of all ages and abilities. Founded in 1992, Warrior was acquired by privately held New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. in February 2004. The 2007 acquisition of Boston-based Brine Sporting Goods further established Warrior Sports as the dominant force in the lacrosse and hockey world. The Industrial Designer at Warrior Sports demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the entire design process and is self-motivated and collaborative. This role involves identifying design problems and consistently generating creative solutions to enhance the performance and aesthetics of products across multiple categories, including Lacrosse Heads, Protective equipment, and accessories. The designer will create engaging product families that share technologies, manufacturing processes, and a common design language. Warrior is dedicated to a core set of philosophies and strengths: technical superiority, grassroots marketing, original and creative youthful expression, and strong partnerships with retailers and suppliers. Since creating the first titanium lacrosse shafts in 1992, Warrior continuously pushed the envelope in the evolution of the game. By taking a fresh, energetic approach to team sports and employing enthusiastic, passionate people, Warrior continues to change the sporting goods industry with its unique voice and innovative product.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• RESEARCH: Take a strategic and curious approach to researching competitor products and understanding player problems and unmet needs to identify new opportunities for breakthrough innovation.
• CREATE: Design meaningful, player-driven lacrosse hardgoods and softgoods, from ideation to early concepts and innovation through 2D & 3D development, and commercialization. Transform conceptual ideas into tangible design proposals that solve problems while considering functionality, visual brand language, and user experience to bring an edge!
• COLLABORATE: Work closely with Senior designers, developers, engineers, and product managers to align concepts with product briefs and push the boundaries. Work with Graphic and Marketing support to aid in visual development and help support the product story to consumers.
• COMMUNICATE: Prepare detailed technical packets using adobe illustrator or SolidWorks that effectively communicate designs to manufacturers. Some Travel to Asia, Canada, and Mexico may be required.
• DELIVER: Partner with developers and the engineering team members to evaluate product samples and drive design intent through production.
• MAINTAIN: Maintain product position in the market by updating in‑line projects & supporting cross‑functional needs. Maintain expertise in injection molding and soft good manufacturing processes, focusing on quality control and efficiency. Stay current on new technologies and innovations within the industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent
• Industrial designer: 1 to 3 years of experience
• Ability to sketch and render ideas through various means
• General understanding of injection molding and softgoods design constraints
• Ability to create prototypes / mockups to validate design concepts
• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both visually and verbally
• Ability to multi-task and move between highly diverse projects
• Competent in the following programs: Adobe Illustrator SolidWorks
• Basic knowledge of the following programs: Adobe Photoshop Keyshot or equivalent Vizcom or equivalent Ai tool integration Microsoft Suite

WHAT YOU GET:

The ability to work with collegiate and professional athletes on products that could change the game! Ability to travel and diversify your experience with multi-material product factories, trade shows, and events. An environment that is fun, collaborative, supports a little attitude, and rewards forward thinking Stay ahead with up-to-date technology and breakthrough process improvements Bold, Modern office space with built-in shooting cage!

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Standing – Yes Walking – Yes Bending – Yes Lifting over 10lbs – Occasionally Kneeling – Occasionally Sitting – Yes, for a majority of the day

ASSOCIATE BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% of contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness reimbursement 4 weeks of paid time off
• Paid holidays
• New Balance/Warrior/Brine employee discount

OTHER PERKS:

• Cultural emphasis on associate growth and development.
• We love to promote from within when possible.
• Most of our associates have been promoted to new positions or have grown their positions several times with Warrior.
• Comprehensive performance appraisal program that promotes a positive approach to providing feedback and facilitating professional development, as well as an annual compensation review.
• High impact, collaborative environment, in which every person in every position directly influences our success.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Warrior provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.