Industrial Designer

Our Home & Outdoor Division

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our OXO, Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands.

Industrial Designer
Department:
Industrial Design – Home & Outdoor

Work Location:

New York, NY, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid

Schedule:

Hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For eligible roles, the standard schedule includes in‑office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Schedules may vary based on business needs and managerial expectations.

The Industrial Designer will advance insight‑driven design solutions across the Home & Outdoor division for OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey. Working with brand leadership, engineering, and marketing, you will translate each brand’s distinct design ethos into on‑brand product solutions and drive day‑to‑day responsibilities through key stakeholder gate meetings.

• Design and develop new products through strategic thinking and process.
• Assess user experience related to ergonomics, user logic, and product interaction.
• Ideate product aesthetics, form, color, and design language.
• Identify and solve end‑user needs through rigorous user testing.
• Apply research and insights to ensure functionality, user experience, and aesthetics align with brand identity.
• Define color solutions strategically in line with business goals.
• Design within manufacturing and cost constraints.
• Align with engineering and business units throughout all stages of design development.
• Lead design activities through design process gates.
• Implement and organize design activities around schedules and project goals.
• Manage project timelines, tasks, and functions of projects.
• Support optimization of Industrial Design across HF and OXO by leading implementation and maintenance of the established Visual Brand Language.

• Strong sense of aesthetics demonstrated in work and portfolio presentations.
• Experience conducting user insight‑driven ethnography studies to inform design decisions.
• Proficient in brand strategy as it relates to Industrial Design.
• Visible understanding and knowledge of injection molding plastics.
• Ability to articulate subjective matters in a tactile strategic manner (e.g., color, aesthetics).
• Experience presenting work and communicating effectively with senior leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Proven track record of commercialized product brought to market.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design.
• 4 years’ experience in Industrial Design / product development of consumer products.
• High proficiency in Solid Works, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator), Key Shot, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated track record of leading consumer products from concept through commercialization.
• Strong understanding of injection molding and plastics manufacturing processes.
• Sample portfolio showcasing work as the primary designer on consumer products (required with the application).
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Basecamp, Smartsheet).
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% as needed.
• Authorized to work full‑time in the United States.

Design consultancy experience.
Experience designing outdoor equipment and gear.

In New York City, the standard base pay range for this role is $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 annually. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
• Educational Assistance

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at .