Associate Industrial Designer- Lacrosse

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Shelby Township, Michigan, Warrior Sports is recognized as one of the sporting goods industry’s premier manufacturers of innovative, high-performance, cutting-edge equipment, footwear, and apparel for lacrosse and hockey athletes of all ages and abilities.

Founded in 1992, Warrior was acquired by privately held New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. in February 2004. The 2007 acquisition of Boston-based Brine Sporting Goods further established Warrior Sports as the dominant force in the lacrosse and hockey world.

The Industrial Designer at Warrior Sports demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the entire design process and is self-motivated and collaborative. This role involves identifying design problems and consistently generating creative solutions to enhance the performance and aesthetics of products across multiple categories, including Lacrosse Heads, Protective equipment, and accessories. The designer will create engaging product families that share technologies, manufacturing processes, and a common design language.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

RESEARCH:

Take a strategic and curious approach to researching competitor products and understanding player problems and unmet needs to identify new opportunities for breakthrough innovation.

CREATE:

Design meaningful, player-driven lacrosse hardgoods and softgoods, from ideation to early concepts and innovation through 2D & 3D development, and commercialization.

Transform conceptual ideas into tangible design proposals that solve problems while considering functionality, visual brand language, and user experience to bring an edge!

COLLABORATE:

Work closely with Senior designers, developers, engineers, and product managers to align concepts with product briefs and push the boundaries.

Work with Graphic and Marketing support to aid in visual development and help support the product story to consumers.

COMMUNICATE:

Prepare detailed technical packets using adobe illustrator or Solid Works that effectively communicate designs to manufacturers.

Some Travel to Asia, Canada, and Mexico may be required.

DELIVER:

Partner with developers and the engineering team members to evaluate product samples and drive design intent through production.

MAINTAIN:

Maintain product position in the market by updating in-line projects & supporting cross-functional needs.

Maintain expertise in injection molding and soft good manufacturing processes, focusing on quality control and efficiency.

Stay current on new technologies and innovations within the industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent

Industrial designer: 1 to 3 years of experience

Ability to sketch and render ideas through various means

General understanding of injection molding and softgoods design constraints

Ability to create prototypes / mockups to validate design concepts

Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both visually and verbally

Ability to multi-task and move between highly diverse projects

Competent in the following programs:

Adobe Illustrator Solid Works Basic  knowledge of the following programs:

Adobe Photoshop Keyshot or equivalent

Vizcom or equivalent Ai tool integration

Microsoft SuiteWHAT YOU GET:

The ability to work with collegiate and professional athletes on products that could change the game!

Ability to travel and diversify your experience with multi-material product factories, trade shows, and events.

An environment that is fun, collaborative, supports a little attitude, and rewards forward thinking

Stay ahead with up-to-date technology and breakthrough process improvements

Bold, Modern office space with built-in shooting cage!

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Standing – Yes Walking – Yes Bending – Yes Lifting over 10lbs – Occasionally…