Industrial Designer I
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Company Background and Location
Insight 2 Design is a unique, outdoor products company with big industry influence and market share. We invent, innovate, design, manufacture and market outdoor products for some of the world’s largest outdoor brands.
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Growth has been consistent since our founding in 2012. Our work environment reflects this, as our team has a fast-paced “get stuff done” attitude with a casual work atmosphere.
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Our office location offers great access to amenities like shops, restaurants, gyms, a running/biking trail and parks to support a healthy work-life balance.
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Our team is passionate about creating exciting outdoor products to bring to the market.
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Leaders and Staff
Insight 2 Design’s founders and senior leaders have been with the company for the majority of our existence. Successful candidates will be energized by hands-on learning, while being supported in your training with formal and ad-hoc mentoring from senior leadership. We’re equally excited about growing future business rockstars as we create amazing outdoor gear.
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Our managers and staff are all used to hands-on learning and learned by experience. We are a company that likes to throw new individuals into the action, allowing them to learn quickly with guidance so they don’t get lost along the way
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Position Description
Job Title / Type: : Industrial Designer / Full Time
Location: Overland Park, KS
Direct Supervisor: Alex Marshall
Job Description:
We are looking for a talented hardworking entry level designer to join the team.
As a key member of the industrial design team, you will lead projects from concept to production in a variety of product categories including hardgoods and soft goods. The ideal candidate will be passionate, have a keen eye for design, and attention to detail.
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Desired Skills and Experience:​
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Strong work ethic
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Extremely organized and demonstrate attention to detail
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Experience in soft good design (cut/sewn, pattern making, construction, etc).
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Experience with designing durable goods in the outdoor industry.
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Digital proficiency in KeyShot or similar rendering program.
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Passion of the outdoor and gear.
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Strong communication and visualization skills.
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Knowledgeable in hard-good design with a solid sense of aesthetic and problem solving.
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Knowledge of product production, processes, and ability to spec for production.
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Experience in product manufacturing and injection molded part design.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain the strategy behind the design.
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Effective at exploring a wide variety of compelling designs through sketching and rendering.
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Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Knowledge of global trends and color theory.
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Highly effective at prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
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Highly self-motivated individual with entrepreneurial spirit.
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Driven to learn about the industry, customers, competitors, and products.
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Requirements
In order to perform the responsibilities of this positions, candidates must fulfill the below requirements:
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Legal authorization to work in the US
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Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or related field
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0-2 years of Industrial Design Experience
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CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
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Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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Pay and Benefits
Our benefits are some of the best that companies offer in the area.
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Competitive salary
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401k contribution (with or without employee contributions, paid annually)
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Paid time off
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Paid holidays
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Casual Dress
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Opportunity to try and test new gear!
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Job Type: Full-time
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE.
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Email resumes and cover letters to jobs@insight2design.com.
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