Sr. Industrial Designer - Luggage

About this role

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 a member of the YETI Soft Goods Industrial Design Team, a successful candidate will   possess   a   deep understanding of the YETI brand,   have   extensive experience designing soft goods   and luggage , a nd   have   a   proven history of bringing   product   concepts to market . The Sr .   Industrial Designer - Luggage   will champion industrial design efforts of new YETI   Bags and Luggage   products through   an innovative and consumer first lens .   They will lead projects with   creative problem solving,   technical experience   within hard and   softgoods , excellent communication skills,   and   collaborati on   with internal and external teammates to execute   unique and progressive products for the YETI Bags category .   A high level   of teamwork and collaboration is paramount to the success of our organization, “No One Succeeds   Alone!“    

Responsibilities:  

• Lead industrial design efforts   for the YETI Bags   category,   specifically luggage,   through all phases of the design and development process.  

• Analyze and translate consumer insights into tangible YETI design solutions.  

• Develop competitive product evaluations and benchmarking.  

• Conceptualize compelling ways of providing new value and innovation for YETI users.  

• Guide design intent from   initial   concept through production.  

• Create initial tech pack drawings for handoff to soft goods development   team   and   suppliers .  

• Maintain and develop brand identity via the established YETI visual design language.  

• Design, prototype, and develop new concepts in hardware for the   YETI   Bags   category.  

• Collaborate with product creation team to ensure comprehensive design and product solutions that live up to YETI product values and customer needs.  

• Guide the research and development process for seasonal and long lead-time projects from   concept to commercialization.  

• Create innovative toolbox solutions that advance product performance, manufacturing technologies, and processes.  

• Innovate, improve, and guide development of new or existing manufacturing   tools and   processes.  

• Document findings and collaborate with QC to create and ensure consistent product performance and repeatability standards.  

• Contribute to building the Design program through   creation   of global design and outdoor industry trend reports inspired by immersive experiences and/or independent research.  

• Influence design outcomes through mentoring junior staff and educating cross-functional partners.  

• Exercise judgment while working on strategic assignments that may have a long-term impact.  

• Collaborate with management to   identify   and pursue opportunities for innovation.  

• Work with minimal direction, seeking assistance   on   new or unusual situations.  

• Regularly interact with leaders up to   senior leadership   level.  

Qualifications and Attributes:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design   or similar.  

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in industrial design and development of commercialized consumer products, and providing design and technical engineering solutions for manufacturing. 4 of those years of experience desired to be in luggage design and development.

• Engaging storytelling ability through 2D sketching and 3D physical and virtual modeling.  

• Proficient in   Solidworks , Fusion 360, or Rhino   3D CAD modeling. Advanced surfacing and assembly   a plus .  

• Advanced Adobe CS skills, with an emphasis on Illustrator for tech pack creation.  

• Rapid prototyping and finishing experience.  

• Strong u nderstanding of   softgoods   patterning , techniques, and   common challenges .  

• Strong understanding of hardgoods modeling, manufacturing , materials   selection , and techniques.  

• Experience in creating paper and/or sewn   prototypes   a plus.  

• Strong communication , storytelling, organization, presentation, and collaboration skills.  

• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.  

• A deep understanding of the product development process.  

• Experience working with   and developing products with   global manufacturing partners   including tier 1 factories,   textile   mills, hardware suppliers   (buckles, trims, zippers, wheels, bumpers, frames, etc.) , forming suppliers (compression, vacuum, thermoforming) ,   etc.    

• Ability to travel internationally   multiple times   per year.  

• Personal interest and experience with outdoor pursuits is a plus.  

• Strong cross- functional,   project management capabilities.  

• Ability to manage multiple work streams in a dynamic global environment across multiple seasons.  

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate requirements and work cross-functionally in a dispersed work environment.  

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Benefits & Perks:

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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html .

All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, ge

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