Easton-Bell Sports is like no other sporting goods company in the world, and we are looking for experienced professionals up to the challenge of filling the available career listed below. At Easton-Bell Sports, you will find a unique corporate culture, with a rapid pace and the freedom to truly express yourself.

We believe that attitude is everything and encourage a safe and open environment where all employees understand their roles, receive honest feedback, contribute ideas, ask questions, learn, grow, and are recognized for their contributions. Working as a team, we take great pride in being Easton-Bell Sports.

Job Summary

You will be responsible for leading the design and establishing design direction for product lines of moderate to extreme levels of difficulty, complexity or breadth of scope or for which few precedents exist through the use of shape, accent details, color, ergonomics and other design techniques in coordination with other cross-functional teams. Working closely with other designers, developers along with Brand and Marketing, leading innovation and a strong design sense. Breadth of projects will include Protective for all the Easton Bell brands as well as Hockey Skates.

Competencies:
• Leading design – Strong styling skills as well as comprehensive understanding of product function. Aligning with Brand, Marketing, Engineering, Development and other market needs.
• Inspiring – Utilizing strong visual communication and verbal skills to inspire and lead product direction to new heights
• Understanding brand – tapping into the art of insights and the power of the brand, combining brand and innovation to create next level leading product concepts
• Understanding Trend – utilizing the power of the brand and understanding the competitive landscape. Establishing and leading internal trends to set and create unique, innovative and competitive products.
• Advance Innovation – Thinking years ahead and creating concepts and products that will lead the brand & product into the future
• Fostering Partnerships - Building partnerships with internal customers
• Promoting Teamwork - Utilizing the power of the team over individual contributions Appreciating the Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Design development relationship
• Fostering Innovation - looking beyond the norm in developing new product or practices and embracing necessary change
• Managing Project Complexity - Ability to execute minor and major level projects from start to finish
• Effective Communication - Clear communication to internal and external customers in multiple formats (visual, written, verbal)
• Patience / Listening / Respect - Thoughtful reflection and understanding of what other's are saying before responding / reacting acknowledging the needs and work of others
• Approachability - Always open to the needs of your team and customers
• Accepting Constructive Feedback - Utilizing the team’s knowledge and individual strengths to improve upon work
• Accountability - Taking accountability for your actions
• Work Management - Strong project management and organizational skills, acute attention to detail and refined aesthetic sensibilities
• Problem Solving - Effectively analyzing all aspects of a problem, gathering necessary data, consulting others, making an informed decision and communicating it to the appropriate people
• Professional Expertise - Possessing expertise in professional area with experience backing it up. Maintaining knowledge of current advancements in technical areas.
• Easton Bell Sports Expertise - Possessing expertise within internal design process knowledge
Qualifications:
• 4-year degree in Industrial Design (BSID)
• 6+ years prior experience in a similar position
• Strong Brand and Marketing understanding and experience
• Computer experience required. Knowledge of Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe software products (Illustrator and Photoshop) required, Proficiency with Cintiq and Wacom tools. SolidWorks and/or other 3D modeling program highly desirable.
• Mechanical aptitude in common manufacturing techniques including cut & sew, injection and compression molding, composites, lasting.
• Competence and familiarity with basic model shop tools and procedures
• Experience in Footwear
Functions:
• Keep informed of design, research, engineering and marketing developments to constantly improve design & styling ability, related product and industry knowledge.
• Connect with the Brand & Marketing team to have total awareness of brand direction
• Apply brand direction and instill it in forthcoming products
• Study consumer trends related to design. Proactively adapt and conceptualize these trends as suggestions for future products or product line introductions or enhancements.
• Determine materials, construction, mechanisms, shape, color, surface finish, manufacturing processes, and packaging in cooperation with other business functions involved in the development of new products.
• Contribute to, and work within criteria established for the project by other business functions.
• Able to direct the execution of design concepts and ideas by others in 2-D or 3-D as deemed appropriate.
• Work closely with Brand, Sales, Marketing, and Mechanical Engineering staff and the Asia development team to conceptualize new product ideas based on an understanding of competitive products and market needs
• Design new products working in conjunction with Engineers and Developers to combine function and aesthetics into market leading products
• Coordinate research regarding materials and constructions for all projects
• Render presentation level drawings for review and critique
• Create mock-ups and prototypes to evaluate conceptual designs
• Direct the efforts of inside and outside resources to create concepts, drawings, models and prototypes
• Create sketches, drawings and specifications to translate ideas into models and working prototypes
• Create and maintain design documentation such as assembly drawings, product and material specifications, bill of materials, etc. to assure quality in product designs
• Conduct cost analysis on new product designs
• Evaluate designs relative to applicable safety standards
• Test functional prototypes to verify design intent through virtual or physical methods
• Work with the Far East team on Commercialization and Operations departments to improve cost and ease of manufacturing throughout development and after product launch
• Acknowledge that your work affects the quality level of the final product
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Direct the efforts of Junior Industrial Designers to assist within the product development process
• Holds “specialist” role for the R&D group in at least one domain
• Take on minor and major level projects
• Provide mentorship to Junior Industrial Designers and Interns

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