Lead Industrial Designer – Boats & Interiors

Godfrey; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Godfrey Marine is seeking a highly creative Industrial Designer Manager to join our Product Development team. You will lead exterior and interior designs for Godfrey Pontoons and Hurricane Boats, partnering with engineering to shape production-ready concepts.

You will manage concept development, conduct cross-functional collaboration with product management and supply chain, and guide prototypes and design storytelling for executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field.
• Strong aesthetic sense and artistic skill.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding materials and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Experience with upholstery and sewing knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead exterior and interior design development for boats.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and supply chain.
• Guide concept development and ensure production-ready designs.
• Create prototypes and mock-ups to validate concepts.
• Communicate design story to executive leadership.
• Host brainstorm sessions and drive design reviews.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field

Tools

Solidworks

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Godfrey Marine is seeking a highly creative Industrial Designer Manager to join our Product Development team. You will lead exterior and interior designs for Godfrey Pontoons and Hurricane Boats, partnering with engineering to shape production-ready concepts.

You will manage concept development, conduct cross-functional collaboration with product management and supply chain, and guide prototypes and design storytelling for executive leadership.