Industrial Design Lead — Boats & Interiors

Hwmllc; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Godfrey Marine seeks a highly creative Industrial Designer Manager to join its Product Development team. You will shape the exterior and interior of Godfrey Pontoon and Hurricane boats, leading concept development and collaborating with engineering and management to ensure production-ready designs.

Ideal candidates will translate brand DNA into innovative, budget-conscious designs, thrive in a boating lifestyle, and communicate design stories to executives with strong 2D/3D design proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design or related field.
• Strong aesthetic sense and artistic skill.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding materials and manufacturing processes for metal, aluminum, composites, and plastics.
• Understanding of upholstery and sewing practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop exterior and interior designs for boats using 2D/3D tools.
• Lead concept development and present design story to leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and supply chain.
• Prototype and mock-up creation to test concepts.

Skills

Creative thinking

3D design

Presentation skills

Cross-functional work

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Godfrey Marine seeks a highly creative Industrial Designer Manager to join its Product Development team. You will shape the exterior and interior of Godfrey Pontoon and Hurricane boats, leading concept development and collaborating with engineering and management to ensure production-ready designs.

Ideal candidates will translate brand DNA into innovative, budget-conscious designs, thrive in a boating lifestyle, and communicate design stories to executives with strong 2D/3D design proficiency.