Sr. Industrial Designer

Designer Interiors; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen of Troy is seeking a Sr. Industrial Designer for its Home & Outdoor unit (OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey). The position is based in New York, NY with a hybrid work schedule (onsite Tue–Thu, remote Mon/Fri).

You will lead design from concept through commercialization, collaborating with engineering and business units, mentoring junior designers, and upholding brand language across HF and OXO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design.
• 6 years of experience in industrial design and consumer product development.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator), KeyShot, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of injection molding and plastics manufacturing processes.
• Portfolio showing leadership of consumer products from concept to commercialization.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10% as needed.
• Authorized to work full‑time in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products through strategic thinking and process.
• Assess user experience related to ergonomics, user logic and interaction.
• Ideate product aesthetics with form, color and design language.
• Identify and solve end user needs through rigorous user testing.
• Apply research and insights to ensure functionality, user experience, and aesthetics align with HF & OXO identity.
• Lead design activities through design process gates.

Skills

Strong aesthetics

Brand strategy

Color theory

Executive communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial design

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

KeyShot

PowerPoint

Basecamp

Smartsheet

Job description

Sr. Industrial Designer

Company: Helen of Troy - OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey

Location: New York, NY

Posted: Aug 25

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our OXO, Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Sr. Industrial Designer

Department: Industrial Design – Home & Outdoor

Work Location: New York, NY, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What You Will Be Doing:

• 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 solve problems with 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.
• Mentor junior designers through guided best practices around user insights and design implementation.
• Brief junior designers on projects, guiding the execution of direction through various phase gates.
• Guide development of design and research through frequent, regular reviews, presenting to Design Leadership.
• Support designers to shepherd designs through the approval process, presenting work to cross-functional teams confidently, clearly, and logically.
• Monitor and evaluate team to ensure individual and group development.
• Be the role model for the team creatively and professionally, performing to a consistently high standard.

Skills Needed To Be Successful In This Role:

• Demonstrates strong sense of aesthetics through their work and presentations / portfolio
• Proven understanding of brand strategy as it relates to Industrial design.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design
• 6 years of experience in industrial design and consumer product development
• High proficiency in SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator required), KeyShot, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated track record of leading consumer products from concept through commercializationStrong 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

Helen of Troy Limited is an American publicly traded designer, developer and worldwide marketer of consumer brand-name housewares, health and home, and beauty products under owned and licensed brands. OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June.