Sr. Industrial Designer - Giro

This role is based in our Irvine, CA office and reports to the Sr. Design Manager.

About the role

As a Senior Industrial Designer, you will leverage your creativity, technical expertise, and product design experience to develop innovative, market-leading products from concept through production. This role focuses on designing cycling and snow sports products including helmets, goggles, eyewear, footwear, and other product categories. You will work cross-functionally with Product Development, Product Line Management, and Manufacturing partners to create compelling consumer-focused solutions that balance aesthetics, innovation, functionality, comfort, performance, and manufacturability while supporting business objectives and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the industrial design execution of products from concept through commercialization.
• Create innovative product solutions that address user needs, market opportunities, and brand objectives.
• Design products with consideration for aesthetics, functionality, ergonomics, usability, comfort, and performance.
• Develop and evolve Giro's visual design language while maintaining brand consistency.
• Create sketches, renderings, CAD concepts, and presentation materials that communicate design intent.
• Produce complete technical design packages including specifications, colorways, materials, and manufacturing requirements.
• Partner closely with Product Development and Manufacturing teams to ensure products meet cost, quality, margin, and timeline targets.
• Research consumer trends, competitive products, emerging technologies, and market opportunities.
• Stay current on manufacturing innovations through vendor engagement, industry events, and trade shows.
• Design products that comply with applicable certification and safety standards.
• Support product commercialization through technical package revisions, redlines, and collaboration with development partners.
• Present concepts and recommendations to internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial design experience focused on technical consumer products.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, manufacturing methods, and material properties.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional industrial design capabilities and successful product commercialization.
• Advanced visual communication skills, including sketching, concept development, and presentation.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

Annual Salary: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00. The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Gear discounts