JR286 · 11 hours ago
Principal Designer
Torrance, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expJR286 is seeking a bold, innovative Principal Designer to lead Dakine Equipment technical packs and travel accessories across Snow, Bike, and Surf. In this role, you will own the design of a wide range of outdoor products, collaborating closely with Developers and Product Line Managers to deliver innovative designs that push the future of action sports.
RetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Lead the creative vision for your category, developing concepts and prototypes informed by athlete and consumer feedback
Collaborate with a team of designers to create brand-right concepts that become commercially viable product, balancing aesthetics, quality, and cost
Translate briefs and storytelling into innovative new products across assigned categories and product types
Participate in development trips to ensure design intent is executed throughout the product creation process
Manage your workload to keep projects on track and help ensure the team is balanced against key deadlines
Partner with the category PLM to define seasonal projects and align creative direction with business goals
Work with Product Development to establish seasonal innovation priorities and integrate relevant technologies into designs
Ensure design commerciality and adherence to target price points and product creation timelines
Mentor junior designers and help foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ years of Product Design/Industrial Design experience in the sporting goods or related industry; accessories experience is a plus
Proven ability to make sound, independent decisions in support of the team and brand
Advanced storytelling skills to clearly communicate design intent and project narratives
Strong sketching and rendering skills
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; additional experience with tools such as Solidworks, Rhino, Maya 3D, Fusion 360, or Vizcom is a plus
Extensive knowledge of technical materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes for both hard and soft goods
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related design discipline preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Access to an on-site gym
Company-sponsored lunches
Employee product discounts
Company
JR286
JR286 Specializes in the sporting goods industry.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kurt Hoffman
Chief Operating Officer
John Melican
SVP, Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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