Industrial Designer

Aqua-Leisure Recreation, LLC is a branded consumer products company serving the needs and aspirations of millions of consumers in the market for leisure and sport related aquatic and winter products. We serve customers on a worldwide basis through a variety of sales channels including sporting goods dealers, mass merchants, club, value, e-commerce, specialty, and distributors that serve independent pool, marine and winter sport retailers. Our primary brands are Aqua, Airhead and Yukon Charlie’s.

As our New Product Development team evolves to meet the demands of today’s marketplaces, we are looking for a seasoned Industrial Designer that will consistently lead product innovation for both new and existing items using a strong design sense balanced by a keen understanding of cost and profitability. You will work with the product development team led by category or product line managers as well as cross functionally across multiple departments located both here and abroad. The position is based in our beautiful new headquarters located just south of Boston with appropriate freedom of decision-making and ownership.

• Determine materials, construction, mechanisms, shape, color, surface finish, manufacturing processes, and packaging in cooperation with other business functions involved in the development of new products.
• Concept development in the form of ideation sketching, CAD, in conjunction with other team members to combine function and aesthetics into market leading products.
• Conduct User research, analyzing user data, and researching design and market trends.
• Develop print & graphic executions for products.
• Render presentation level drawings for review and critique.
• Create sketches and specifications to translate ideas into models and working prototypes.
• Create and maintain design documentation such as assembly drawings, product and material specifications, bill of materials, etc. to assure quality in product designs.
• Conduct cost analysis on new product designs.
• Evaluate designs relative to applicable safety standards.
• Work with the Asia team to improve cost and ease of manufacturing throughout development and after product launch.
• Assist in other business needs including prototype testing and facilitating marketing communication with other team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or similar

• Solid understanding of product engineering.

• Strong Brand and Marketing understanding and experience.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite software products required.

• Proficiency with 3D modeling programs such as Rhino and Keyshot.

• Mechanical knowledge in common manufacturing techniques including cut & sew, injection, compression, rotation and roto molding, composites fabrication, textiles and foam.

• Familiarity with basic model shop tools and procedures.

• Prior experience in a similar role within the toy or sporting goods industry desired.

• Previous experience working with the Asian manufacturers is a plus.

• Previous experience working on watersports products is a plus.