Senior Associate Product Designer | Titleist

Titleist; New Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

401k with company match

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Associate Store access

Job summary

The Senior Associate Product Designer at Acushnet Company will help bring innovative, performance-driven products to life across Titleist Gear, Club Glove, and Links & Kings franchises. You will translate form, function, and brand intent into commercially viable solutions with cross-functional collaboration to meet timelines.

You will prototype, research, and document concepts, support IP efforts, and participate in design critiques and vendor engagements while expanding technical and creative

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Product Design or a closely related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in product design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CLO 3D and/or SolidWorks; hands-on 2D/3D prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Translate form, function, and brand intent into viable product solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines.
• Engage in hands-on concepting, prototyping, and documentation.
• Support IP efforts and participate in design critiques and vendor engagements.

Skills

Product design

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

CAD

Communication

Education

B.S./B.A. in Product Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CLO 3D

SolidWorks

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

The Senior Associate Product Designer plays a key role in bringing innovative, performance‑driven products to life across the Titleist Gear, Club Glove, and Links & Kings franchises. Working under the guidance of the Design Manager and Senior Designers, this role contributes to the creation, development, and refinement of new product concepts using a blend of art, design, graphic, and 2D/3D CAD skills. The position collaborates closely with cross‑functional product design and development teams to translate form, function, and brand intent into commercially viable solutions that align with critical timelines. Through hands‑on concepting, prototyping, research, and documentation, the Senior Associate Product Designer supports IP efforts, participates in design critiques and vendor engagements, and continually expands technical and creative expertise. With a strong passion for golf and travel gear, this role helps drive thoughtful design, material innovation, and visual storytelling that elevate product performance and presentation from inspiration through commercialization.

What You Bring

B.S. or B.A. Product Design or a closely related field.

1–3 years of professional experience in product design or a related role.

Proficiency in computer‑based design tools including Adobe Creative Suite and software such as Clo 3D and/or SolidWorks; experience with 2D and 3D prototyping methods including sketching, model making, pattern making, and hands‑on fabrication.

Familiarity with product design and development processes, materials, construction methods, engineering design techniques, and market trends; PLM experience is a plus.

Strong project milestone and product calendar management skills with the ability to meet timelines.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional and international partners.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Associate‑level knowledge of golf and travel gear design preferred, passion for golf gear and golf culture highly desirable.

Experience with techpack building, seasonal color and trend forecasting preferred.

Detail‑oriented, highly organized, self‑motivated, and team‑oriented with strong decision‑making capabilities and a genuine interest in how products are made, including processes and materials.

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required; minor physical activity including lifting and carrying product samples.

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well‑being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.

Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store.

At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $78,831.00-$98,486.00

Can you walk us through a product you’ve designed from initial concept to prototype? How did you use CAD tools, hands‑on prototyping, and feedback from cross‑functional partners to refine the design and meet project timelines? How do you incorporate knowledge of materials, construction, and market trends—particularly within golf or travel gear—into your design work? Can you share an example of how collaboration with developers, suppliers, or international partners improved the final product?

EEO and Additional Statements

Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.

Acushnet Company respects the intellectual property and confidential information of third parties. Our policy is that no employee or applicant shall disclose confidential information of a third party to Acushnet Company. Accordingly, please do not include any confidential information of a current or previous employer on your resume or any other materials you provide to us.

Acushnet Company participates in E-Verify.

Global Candidate Privacy Notice

Where Performance Meets Purpose The history of Acushnet Company is tightly woven in the game of golf. From the beginning, we’ve been unwavering in our purpose to enrich the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. Our dedicated associates bring their unique experiences and perspectives and are united by a common purpose. Our team takes great pride in their work, living by the credo: ‘Autograph your work with excellence.’ This commitment to excellence, along with the passion and dedication of our associates, has earned us our position as leaders in every category in which we compete. Our strong culture, driven by our core values, continues to drive our success. Home to leading golf brands and products – including Titleist, the #1 ball in golf, and FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf, we honor our rich history while staying focused on the future. We embrace our role as “bridge builders” and are committed to leaving our brands, communities, and the game of golf in a better place. Our drive to innovate is purposeful, ensuring our future is as strong as our position leading the golf industry.