Industrial Designer

About This Role

This Industrial Designer role leads the creation of next-generation products, blending innovation, user experiences, and iconic aesthetics. You will challenge the status quo, transforming complex information into beautiful, user-focused designs that elevate the brand. The ideal candidate possesses artistic intuition, user empathy, and a passion for disruptive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Drive visionary innovation by staying informed of user behaviors, competitive products, trends, and emerging technologies in the outdoor adventure market to pitch forward-thinking, disruptive product concepts
• Elevate product aesthetics by refining the visual design language (VDL), form vocabulary, and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) strategy to create premium, emotionally resonant products
• Conduct user research and translate ergonomic, behavioral, and cognitive insights into intuitive user experiences, creating designs that solve user frustrations and serve unmet needs
• Partner closely with Engineering, Research & Development (R&D) to ensure design integrity is maintained from initial sketch to mass production
• Build physical and digital mock-ups to quickly validate forms, proportions, and mechanical layouts
• Articulate and defend design decisions to executive leadership and stakeholders through compelling visual storytelling
• Be the expert on emerging technologies and tools to advance and improve Industrial Design efficiencies and execution
• Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned to support organizational and team goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional experience designing commercially successful consumer products, preferably in transportation, powersports, marine, or other related industries
• A diverse portfolio demonstrating a mastery of form, surfacing, proportions, and a highly refined aesthetic sensibility, as well as creativity, problem-solving, and a “fail fast” approach (candidates who apply without a portfolio will not be considered)
• Advanced 3D CAD modeling skills (SolidWorks and Rhino preferred)
• Proficiency in digital rendering and visualization capabilities (KeyShot, Blender, or Unreal Engine)
• Exceptional with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Mastery of sketching and rendering; analog and digital
• Understanding of diverse manufacturing processes (FRP, sheet metal fabrications, softgoods, and cabinetry) and assembly methods
• Strong analog sketching skills and experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, soft modeling), with the ability to create fail-fast mock-ups
• Experience leading innovation and brainstorming sessions
• Experience creating compelling and intuitive digital interfaces and executing intuitive analog and physical experiences
• Ability to transform abstract and ambiguous information into tangible product specifications and requirements

Important Details

• Schedule: generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, flexible
• Position Mission: Deliver innovative designs that improve the user experience of our products, elevate the brand, and increase desirability of our products
• Anticipated Outcome: Deliver innovative designs to meet business objectives by creating desirable products for the end user

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (CAD/software work)
• Occasional standing, walking, and bending when collaborating with production or inspecting physical prototypes
• Ability to use hands and fingers for detailed computer work, writing, and handling technical drawings or small parts
• Visual acuity to read technical documents, engineering drawings, and computer screens
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, such as physical prototypes, tools, or materials (if visiting the production floor or handling components)
• Hearing and verbal communication skills to participate in team meetings, give instructions, and explain design concepts
• Mobility to move around an office, shop floor, or prototype lab in a safe manner

About the Company

Storyteller Overland started in 2017 with a desire to help people live more adventurous lives, officially launching in 2018 with a team of seven employees. Today, it is the most expansive adventure vehicle company in North America, built on an authentic spirit of adventure, a passion for exceptionally well-crafted rigs, and a deep love and affinity for its community of owners.