Industrial Designer

Helen of Troy; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonus

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Basic Life Insurance

Short Term Disability (STD)

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Helen of Troy is looking for an experienced Industrial Designer for their Home & Outdoor division based in New York, NY. This role involves designing and developing innovative products while ensuring user-centered design principles.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design with at least 4 years of experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and a strong portfolio. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 annually and includes hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage product timelines and project functions.
• Experience leading consumer products from concept through commercialization.
• Sample Portfolio showcasing primary design work required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products through strategic thinking.
• Assess user experience associated with ergonomics and interaction.
• Apply research and insights to ensure brand alignment.
• Support optimization of Industrial Design across brands.

Skills

Strong sense of aesthetics

User insight driven ethnography studies

Understanding of brand strategy

Knowledge of injection molding plastics

Ability to articulate subjective matters

Experience presenting work to senior leadership

Collaboration and independence

Track record of commercialized products

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design

4 years’ experience in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator)

KeyShot

PowerPoint

Project management tools (e.g., Basecamp, Smartsheet)

Job description

Position Overview

Industrial Designer – Industrial Design – Home & Outdoor division at Helen of Troy. Support OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey brands with insight-driven design solutions and user-centered products.

Location

New York, NY – Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 remote days)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products through strategic thinking and process.
• Assess user experience associated with ergonomics, user logic and interaction of the product.
• Ideate product aesthetics associated with form, color and design language.
• Identify and problem solve end user needs through rigorous user testing.
• Apply research and insights to design, ensuring functionality, user experience and aesthetics are on brand to HF & OXO’s identity.
• Define color solutions in a purposeful and strategic manner which aligns with the business goals.
• Design within the constraints of manufacturing and cost.
• Align with engineering and Business Units through all stages of design development.
• Lead design activities through design process gates.
• Implement and organize design activities around schedules and project goals.
• Manage project timelines, tasks, and functions of projects.
• Support the optimization of the Industrial Design across HF and OXO by leading the implementation and maintenance of the established Visual Brand Language across the respective brands.

Skills Needed

• Demonstrates strong sense of aesthetics through their work and presentations/portfolio.
• Demonstrates user insight driven ethnography studies to inform design decisions.
• Proven understanding of brand strategy as it relates to Industrial design.
• Visible understanding and knowledge of injection molding plastics.
• Ability to articulate subjective matters in a tactile strategic manner (i.e. color, aesthetics).
• Experience presenting work and communicating effectively with senior leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Proven track record of commercialized product brought to market.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design.
• 4 years’ experience in Industrial Design / design development of consumer products.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator required), KeyShot, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated track record of leading consumer products from concept through commercialization.
• Strong understanding of injection molding and plastics manufacturing processes.
• Sample Portfolio showcasing work as the primary designer on consumer products is required with the application.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Basecamp, Smartsheet).
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% as needed.
• Authorized to work full-time in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design Consultancy Experience.
• Experience designing outdoor equipment and gear.

Salary Range

In New York City, the base pay range is $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 annually. This is one component of the total compensation package.

Benefits

• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
• Educational Assistance

EEO Statement

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [phone].