Sr. Industrial Designer

Design Observer; Town of Vernon (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonus

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Design Observer Group is seeking a Sr. Industrial Designer for our Home & Outdoor line in New York. You will design and develop new products, evaluate ergonomics, and define aesthetics and color language that align with HF and OXO identities.

You will collaborate with engineering and business units, mentor junior designers, and guide projects through gates while maintaining timelines and budgets. A strong portfolio and 6 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design.
• 6 years of experience in industrial design and consumer product development.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator), KeyShot, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated track record of leading consumer products from concept through commercialization.
• Strong understanding of injection molding and plastics manufacturing processes.
• Portfolio showcasing work as the primary designer on consumer products is required with the application.
• Experience with project management tools (Basecamp, Smartsheet).
• Ability 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 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.
• Align with engineering and Business Units through all stages of design development.
• Lead design activities through design process gates.

Skills

Aesthetics

Brand strategy

Color articulation

Presenting to leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial design

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

KeyShot

PowerPoint

Job description

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 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
• In New York City, the standard base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000 annually. This base pay range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

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, and Educational Assistance.