Associate Industrial Designer (Hardlines)

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

Overview

As part of the application process for this role, please provide a portfolio of work for review.

Responsibilities

• Identify product and aesthetic trends within the market and collaborate with design leadership to apply color palettes that support these trends.
• Design and develop products based on project briefs within a FOB goal, ensuring alignment with brand positioning, mission, and values.
• Conduct research, generate concepts, validate designs and function, review usage patterns, apply ergonomics, define product specifications, and explore aesthetics.
• Apply brand Visual Brand Language (VBL), coordinate graphics, and support the execution of insights to ground ideas.
• Perform R&D activities to create new products based on “grounds-up” design briefs and stretch innovation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet project brief expectations, are manufacturable, and align with business needs.
• Support the sourcing team in clarifying tech packs and updates from factory feedback to meet FOB and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage external resources (e.g., prototyping, design, and engineering) to accomplish higher-level projects.
• Create and deliver cohesive product presentations to maximize adoption with merchants using tools like First Insight, qualitative/quantitative research, trend analysis, and metrics.
• Generate 3D data (as needed), color studies, define CMF (Color, Material, Finish), and compile information for tech packs.
• Update tech packs based on cross-functional team feedback post-sample reviews and ensure accurate information in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
• Review and approve samples based on published tech packs, manage and approve lab dips and color approval processes for materials.
• Track updates, manage expectations, report progress, and identify hurdles during development for all assigned projects.
• Drive innovation by pushing beyond core product asks and introducing innovation within categories using available resources and tools.
• Collaborate with design management and business development managers to justify business cases and size opportunities.
• Ground concepts with trend research and address unmet needs.
• Build core design skills and competencies, create an Individual Development Plan (IDP), and seek growth opportunities within the retail culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design.
• 3-5 years of experience, including design experience working for an OEM or Consultancy.

Virtual Requirements

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) are not permitted during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check, which may include ID verification.