Polaris
The Technical Soft / Hardparts Designer will work on various product categories (e.g. helmets, goggles, and bags.)
Use your perspective to create products that match the apparel line and capture the KLIM DNA. Understand the competitive landscape, leverage hands-on experience, and customer feedback to uncover areas to improve functionality and create game-changing new and innovative products. Collaborate with the POD (Product Developer and Product Line Manager) throughout the process to ensure the functional, design, price point, and quality expectations are met. Develop strong working relationships with sourcing, sales, and marketing partners.
Duties and responsibilities:
Responsible for the cohesiveness of assigned product categories and ensuring the product is consistent with market trends and business strategy. Design a given number of products per season and manage carry-overs for assigned collections. Attend trade shows, research global markets, and review industry publications to stay current with market trends and new construction techniques. Administers a proactive role through the entire design/development process: research, design concept presentation, ideation, materials, graphics, color, tech pack generation, and sample review. Maintain an in-depth understanding of the customer. Gather customer insight on existing products, future designs, and concepts. Keen ability to follow a product brief and design for a specific target FOB. Mentor the team to accomplish the same task. Capacity to imagine, capture, and express a brand's essence through unique product concepts, design, and styling. Collaborates with sourcing, factories, suppliers, and other team members to achieve 'state of the art' opportunities for next generation product innovation and performance. Assist in setting and following creative standards established by Management. Supply complete Tech Packs to the Product Development on schedule that are 100% accurate. Maintain tech packs throughout the development process. Work with the product development team to review samples, strike-offs, and counter samples and make recommendations for corrections, product testing, and certification. Travel as necessary to facilitate the development and sampling process. Performs duties consistent with the company's AAP/EEO goals and policies. Qualifications:
3+ years of professional experience designing hard parts and/or accessories. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design. Possess the ability to communicate a concept through free-hand sketching and on the computer. Proficiency in Solidworks (3D CAD). Hand sculpting is a plus. Highly developed conceptual, creative, and analytical skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. High-level knowledge of competitive products, retail environments, and market influences. Self-motivated and flexible. Eager to learn. Ability to work independently toward project goals and timelines with little direction. Ability to identify unseen problems and come up with appropriate solutions. Ability to work with multiple personalities in a diverse, fast-paced environment to create a team atmosphere. Must have exceptional ability to manage time professionally and execute ideas from initial concept to completion. Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Exceptional knowledge of action sports.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
About Teton Outfitters
Teton Outfitters outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic Powersports brands, including KLIM and 509. Founded in 1998, Teton Outfitters is one of the world's fastest growing apparel, helmets, goggles and accessories companies within the Powersports channel. Operations span numerous geographies, product categories and distribution locations. Teton Outfitters is committed to delivering innovative products to that excite our customers and create a unforgettable experience.
EEO Statement
Teton Outfitters is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Use your perspective to create products that match the apparel line and capture the KLIM DNA. Understand the competitive landscape, leverage hands-on experience, and customer feedback to uncover areas to improve functionality and create game-changing new and innovative products. Collaborate with the POD (Product Developer and Product Line Manager) throughout the process to ensure the functional, design, price point, and quality expectations are met. Develop strong working relationships with sourcing, sales, and marketing partners.
Duties and responsibilities:
Responsible for the cohesiveness of assigned product categories and ensuring the product is consistent with market trends and business strategy. Design a given number of products per season and manage carry-overs for assigned collections. Attend trade shows, research global markets, and review industry publications to stay current with market trends and new construction techniques. Administers a proactive role through the entire design/development process: research, design concept presentation, ideation, materials, graphics, color, tech pack generation, and sample review. Maintain an in-depth understanding of the customer. Gather customer insight on existing products, future designs, and concepts. Keen ability to follow a product brief and design for a specific target FOB. Mentor the team to accomplish the same task. Capacity to imagine, capture, and express a brand's essence through unique product concepts, design, and styling. Collaborates with sourcing, factories, suppliers, and other team members to achieve 'state of the art' opportunities for next generation product innovation and performance. Assist in setting and following creative standards established by Management. Supply complete Tech Packs to the Product Development on schedule that are 100% accurate. Maintain tech packs throughout the development process. Work with the product development team to review samples, strike-offs, and counter samples and make recommendations for corrections, product testing, and certification. Travel as necessary to facilitate the development and sampling process. Performs duties consistent with the company's AAP/EEO goals and policies. Qualifications:
3+ years of professional experience designing hard parts and/or accessories. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design. Possess the ability to communicate a concept through free-hand sketching and on the computer. Proficiency in Solidworks (3D CAD). Hand sculpting is a plus. Highly developed conceptual, creative, and analytical skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. High-level knowledge of competitive products, retail environments, and market influences. Self-motivated and flexible. Eager to learn. Ability to work independently toward project goals and timelines with little direction. Ability to identify unseen problems and come up with appropriate solutions. Ability to work with multiple personalities in a diverse, fast-paced environment to create a team atmosphere. Must have exceptional ability to manage time professionally and execute ideas from initial concept to completion. Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Exceptional knowledge of action sports.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
About Teton Outfitters
Teton Outfitters outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic Powersports brands, including KLIM and 509. Founded in 1998, Teton Outfitters is one of the world's fastest growing apparel, helmets, goggles and accessories companies within the Powersports channel. Operations span numerous geographies, product categories and distribution locations. Teton Outfitters is committed to delivering innovative products to that excite our customers and create a unforgettable experience.
EEO Statement
Teton Outfitters is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.