Associate Industrial Designer (Hardlines)
Core
Design and develop hardline sports products (e.g., equipment, apparel) to equip athletes, focusing on trend identification, concept generation, and manufacturability.
Role type
Associate Industrial Designer (Hardlines)
Builds
Hardline sports products for retail sale
Domain
Sports retail / Industrial Design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Industrial design, trend analysis, ergonomics, product specification, manufacturing process definition, 3D data generation, CMF definition, tech pack creation, sample approval, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
OEM or consultancy experience, R&D activities, innovation in product categories
Technologies
PLM, 3D modeling tools
Responsibilities
Identify product and aesthetic trends; design and develop products based on project briefs; create product presentations to drive merchant adoption; generate 3D data and define CMF for tech packs; manage lab dip and color approval processes; collaborate with sourcing and engineering teams.
Seniority
Associate, early-career IC
