Nautique Boat Company, Inc is hiring: Industrial Designer in Orlando

About Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world's finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we've led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.

Beyond our boats, we're driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.

Learn more at www.nautique.com .

Job Description: An Industrial Designer II works as an integral member of Nautiques' Product Design and Development department. This position is responsible for the conceptualization and creation of visual solutions for new and improved products.

Key and Responsibilities:

• Use prototyping and model-making to evaluate the feasibility of designs.
• Create visually compelling sketches, drawings, and renderings to communicate ideas for internal and external audiences.
• Work in 2D and 3D to guide the development of new products in various materials and processes.
• Collaborate with other teams within PD&D to create design and engineering packages for both internal and external vendors producing some of the hundreds of components and assemblies that make up the final product.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards throughout the design process.
• Research and help select new Colors, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) for future products.
• Perform market research on various design trends and emerging manufacturing processes.
• Take on other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Abilities for Success in this Position:

• Ability to make sound judgments and take the initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions/choices within the functional area of responsibility with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to use power tools and shop equipment as needed to create basic physical prototypes and mockups
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.

Requirements

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design.
• 3 to 5 years Professional Design experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Products - specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Proficient with CAD modeling software. Rhinoceros 3D is preferred, but knowledge of SolidWorks, NX, and AutoCAD is beneficial.
• Interest in parallel industries that inspire colors and material finishes, such as the art and fashion industries.
• A well-organized and self-directed team player.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a licensed driver with a good driving record (subject to MVR).

* Please add a Portfolio PDF or link to a Portfolio website when applying*