Sr. Industrial Designer

Job Overview

Position:
Senior Industrial Designer
Department:
Industrial Design – Home & Outdoor

Work Location:

New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

• Create intuitive, user‑centered design solutions for OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey.
• Translate each brand’s design ethos into compelling, on‑brand product solutions.
• Apply consumer insights and cross‑functional guidance to make strategic design decisions.
• Develop and deliver design solutions through critical gate meetings with engineering, marketing, and senior leadership.
• Assess user experience, ergonomics, and interaction throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define color solutions aligned with business goals and brand identity.
• Design within manufacturing constraints, collaborating with engineering and business units from concept to commercialization.
• Lead design activities, manage project timelines, and organize tasks around project goals.
• Implement and maintain visual brand language across Hydro Flask and OXO.
• Mentor junior designers, guide prototype testing, and present work to cross‑functional teams confidently.
• Monitor and evaluate team development, modeling high professional and creative standards.

• Strong aesthetic sense demonstrated through portfolio and presentations.
• Understanding of brand strategy in industrial design and ability to articulate design intent (color, aesthetics).
• Experience presenting work to senior leadership and communicating effectively across functions.
• Collaborative and independent work style.
• Proficiency in Solid Works, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Key Shot, and PowerPoint.
• Project management experience using tools such as Basecamp or Smartsheet.
• Travel domestic up to 10% as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design.
• Five years of industrial product design and consumer product development experience.
• Proven track record of leading products from concept through commercialization.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding and plastics manufacturing processes.
• Sample portfolio showcasing primary designer work on consumer products.
• Authorized to work full‑time in the United States.

• Design consultancy experience.
• Designing outdoor equipment and gear.

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, and paid charitable leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Educational assistance.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and are committed to developing an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application process.

If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 915‑225‑8000.