Sr. Manager, Industrial Design

Pay range:

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

As the Sr. Manager, Industrial Design you’ll lead a team that is critical to the success of launching new products within the lifestyle and travel category. In this role, you’ll manage the team responsible for leading the industrial design efforts of new YETI products through understanding consumer wants and needs, creative problem solving, and communicating their ideas with the larger organization. As a member of the YETI Industrial Design Team, this successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of the YETI brand, a willingness to learn, and working knowledge of what it takes deliver great design. A high level of teamwork and collaboration is paramount to the success of our organization, “No One Succeeds Alone! “
 

Responsibilities:

• Guide a team of Industrial Designers who are responsible for leading industrial design efforts through all phases of the design and development process

• Manage resources according to business needs and priorities

• Partner with cross-functional team leaders for project prioritization and team alignment

• Coach and support staff to ensure individual and team success. Set goals and objectives, create development plans and oversee performance management
• Analyze and translate consumer insights into tangible YETI design solutions
• Conceptualize compelling ways of providing new value and innovation for our customers and end users
• Develop competitive product evaluations and benchmarking
• Maintain and develop brand identity via the established YETI visual design language
• Guide design intent from initial concept through production

Qualifications and Attributes:
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design
• At least 8+ years’ experience in industrial design and development of consumer products

• 4+ years of leadership experience managing and developing people
• Hard Goods Experience, with an emphasis on Human Factors and Ergonomics is a plus
• Engaging story telling ability through 2D sketching and 3D physical and virtual modeling
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling. Advanced surfacing and assembly a plus
• Rendering and animation skills; Key Shot preferred
• Advanced …