Industrial Designer II - Soft Goods

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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, experience designing soft goods, a willingness to learn, and working knowledge of what it takes deliver great design. The Industrial Designer will champion industrial design efforts of new YETI products through understanding consumer wants and needs, creative problem solving, and communicating their ideas with the larger organization. A high level of teamwork and collaboration is paramount to the success of our organization, “No One Succeeds Alone!“

Responsibilities:
• Lead industrial design efforts through all phases of the design and development process
• 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

• Create initial tech pack drawings for handoff to soft goods development
• Maintain and develop brand identity via the established YETI visual design language
• Guide design intent from initial concept through production
• 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 studio design outcomes through mentoring junior staff and educating cross-functional partners

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or similar
• At least 4 years’ experience in industrial design and development of commercialized consumer products
• Ability to travel internationally ~1x per year
• 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
• Advanced Adobe CS skills, with an emphasis on Illustrator for tech pack creation
• Rapid prototyping and finishing experience

• Basic understanding of patterning

• 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 global manufacturing partners
• Personal interest and experience with outdoor pursuits is a plus

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