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Mercury Marine · 2 weeks ago

Director of Industrial Design

Fond du Lac, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $219K/yr

10+ years exp

Mercury Marine, a leader in the marine industry, is seeking a Director of Industrial Design to lead multidisciplinary teams in setting the vision and strategy for Industrial Design and User Experience across its products. This role focuses on driving innovation and embedding best practices in design thinking and UX/UI to deliver exceptional user experiences that align with business objectives.

Consumer GoodsIndustrialMachinery Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Gina Crook

Responsibilities

Define and communicate the long-term design vision for Mercury Marine products, aligned with business objectives and brand identity

Direct market research, user studies, and trend analysis to inform design decisions and identify new opportunities

Guide design direction for the product portfolio, ensuring consistency in brand language and experience

Champion Design Thinking and UX/UI methodologies, fostering creativity and innovation

Manage, inspire, and grow a team of industrial and UX designers, setting clear goals and providing mentorship

Organize resources to meet objectives and deliver high-quality products

Lead succession planning and career development initiatives/plans

Establish and evolve best-in-class design processes, methods, and tools, embracing new technologies like AI

Collaborate with teams across Product Development, Marketing, and other functional teams to guide the ID/UX aspect of product development from concept to execution

Integrate Design Thinking and UX/UI into product development processes

Advocate for design decisions to senior management and stakeholders

Work with engineering and suppliers to ensure designs are innovative, feasible, and cost-effective

Oversee relationships with external partners to support new business opportunities

Direct the complete design process from ideation through prototyping, user testing, and implementation

Oversee user experience (UX) for physical and digital touchpoints, ensuring seamless and visually compelling interactions

Manage budgets and resources, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget

Uphold quality standards for Fit, Form, and Function, and provide actionable insights on production deviations

Qualification

Industrial DesignUser Experience DesignUser Interface DesignDesign ThinkingProject ManagementAnalytical MindsetLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills