Industrial Designer

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial design efforts through all phases of the design and development process with light support.
• Analyze and translate consumer insights into tangible YETI design ideas.
• Conduct user studies to gain actionable feedback that is used to improve and validate our designs in real-world scenarios.
• Conceptualize compelling ways of providing new value and innovation for our customers and end users.
• Develop competitive product evaluations and benchmarking baselines.
• Maintain and develop brand identity via the established YETI visual design language.
• Contribute to the culture of our team through collaboration, a positive attitude, and eagerness to go the extra mile.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design.
• Greater than 5 years of experience in industrial design and development of commercialized consumer products.
• Ability to travel internationally ~1x per year.
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong grasp of mechanical design principles that inform product architecture, component integration, and user-centric design decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Engaging storytelling through 2D sketching and 3D modeling.
• Ability to present to a non-technical audience and explain complex ideas.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling.
• Advanced surfacing and assembly not required but a plus.
• Skilled in Keyshot for 3D rendering.
• Advanced Adobe CS skills.
• Rapid prototyping and finishing experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the product development process.
• Experience working with global manufacturing partners.
• Knowledgeable about manufacturing process with an emphasis on injection molding and metal forming.
• Personal interest and experience with outdoor pursuits is a huge plus.

Benefits & Perks

Click here to learn about the benefits and perks we offer at YETI. YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.