Industrial Designer (Golf)

Location: Chicago USA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:

• Communicate new product concepts within the company and to Asia based manufacturers by:
  o Creating new product concepts in 2D form through renderings or sketches
  o Developing 3D models of new concepts using Unigraphics/NX (preferred) or Pro-E
  o Conceptualizing,  designing, and building prototypes
  o Developing secondary aesthetic aspects of the design including graphics, colors and logos
• Produce product assemblies and detail drawings to procure engineering tech packs
• Research, analyze and monitor competitive products, industry trends and external consumer product trends to capitalize on market opportunities

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Industrial Design preferred
• 2+ years experience in consumer goods product development preferred
• Experience integrating consumer insights into the development of strategic product innovations
• Golf or sporting goods experience strongly preferred
   

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exceptional 2D skills: hand and computer sketching
• Highly proficient with 3D CAD software including advanced surfacing techniques (Unigraphics/NX experience preferred; Pro-E experience acceptable)
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Well organized, self motivated with the ability to work independently and cooperatively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Passion for the game of golf preferred
  

EEO - M/F/D/V