Industrial Designer

Location: Augusta

Industrial Designer

Description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc  is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf care equipment, and ground support equipment  Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands  Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves

Responsibilities:

+ Develop and iterate sketches, renderings, 3D CAD models, and visual assets to bring product strategy concepts to an understandable vision, exercising independent judgment to explore and recommend multiple innovative design directions

+ Produce fast‑turn concept iterations that help teams move from idea to concept to executive‑ready pitch, influencing early product strategy and leadership decision‑making through professional design expertise

+ Build visually compelling concept decks and narratives that communicate design intent and articulate why concepts matter from both customer and business perspectives

+ Partner and collaborate with product managers to translate customer insights and market opportunities into clear design direction

+ Lead and participate in cross‑functional ideation and brainstorming sessions, incorporating voice of customer, brand alignment, functional intent, and early manufacturability considerations into concept development

+ Collaborate with design engineers and program managers to validate vehicle integration and manufacturability early, ensuring feasibility informs - but does not constrain - creative exploration

+ Collaborate with marketing and brand teams to ensure concepts align with TSV brand identity

+ Support rapid prototyping efforts - physical, digital, or VR - to test desirability and viability early

+ Communicate design intent through visuals, storytelling, and prototype walkthroughs to diverse stakeholders, using professional judgment to inform leadership decisions on early product direction

+ Contribute to design standards, templates, and best practices while staying current on industry trends, emerging materials, and evolving UI/UX expectations

Qualifications

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Education:

Bachelor's degree in industrial design, Transportation Design, or related field required  Associates degree with appropriate YOE is accepted

+ Years of

Experience:

2 years of experience  5 years with an associate's degree  required

+ Software Knowledge:

* Familiarity in CAD software  NX preferred;
Solid Works, Rhino acceptable  required

* Strong rendering and visualization capability  Key Shot, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop  required

* Experience with rapid prototyping methods and digital/VR modeling is a plus

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Additional Requirements:

* Portfolio demonstrating concept ideation, 3D modeling, aesthetics, and user centered design thinking

* Experience generating early stage concept options with speed and clarity

* Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills

* Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and iterate quickly

* Understanding of ergonomics, human factors, and end use environments

* Automotive, powersports, or vehicle related design experience preferred but not required

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex  including pregnancy and sexual orientation , genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law

Recruiting Company:
Textron Specialized Vehicles
Primary

Location:

US-Georgia-Augusta
Job Function:
Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard

Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 07/02/2026, 8:09:36 AM
Job Number: 339923