Junior Industrial Designer - OXO
helenoftroy

Job Info

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Join our OXO Team at Helen of Troy as a Junior Industrial Designer and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day!

At OXO, we're on a quest to make every day better. For 30 years, we've made household tools that delight our customers and exceed their expectations. When we have an idea, we're going to make it happen, even if it hasn't been done before - especially if it hasn't been done before. If you've ever thought, "there's got to be a better way to do this," then you belong here.

We balance hard work with a thriving office culture; community isn't just a buzzword at OXO, it's a way of life. With a guest speaker series covering topics like service robots and crafting hard-to-write letters, book and bike clubs, volunteering opportunities, summer outings to theme parks, we like coming to work every day, and think you should, too!

What you'll be doing:

This highly creative individual will play a key role in supporting the business in the development of the industrial design through the aesthetics, ergonomics and user experience of the OXO brand.

• Design and develop new products through critical design thinking methodology
• Assess user experience associated with ergonomics, user logic and interaction of the product
• Ideate product aesthetics associated with form, color and design language
• Identify and problem solve end user needs through observational studies and consumer insights research
• Apply research and insights to design, ensuring functionality, user experience and aesthetics are on brand to OXO's core philosophy - universal design
• Define color solutions in a purposeful and strategic manner which aligns with the business
• Design within the constraints of manufacturing and cost
• Align with engineering through all stages of design development
• Evaluate and assess marketplace and competition
• Stay current on trends and emerging technologies
• Apply relevant research and insights to design goals

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Should be able to think creatively within the constraints of product development, applying thoughtful and critical thinking through the design process
• Strong sketching skills or ability to communicate design intent effectively and quickly
• Strong understanding of aesthetics, design function, and human factors
• Practical hands-on general workshop skills (hand-tools, power-tools, saws, drill-presses, grinders, etc.)
• Hands-on design and new product development experience in a professional product design environment
• Ability to articulate subjective ideas in a strategic and logical manner
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability collaborate cross functionally
• Effective project management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant design experience - consultancy background a plus
• Portfolio or link to samples of design work
• SolidWorks proficient - must be able to build complex shapes and forms
• Keyshot, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator proficient
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous exposure to product manufacturing; plastics and injection molded part design
• Experience working in the consumer-goods realm

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands. Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skillset, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.



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, thinking, culture and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any protected basis.



We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000 #LI-DNP.

Incorporated in 1968, Helen of Troy has grown into a leading global consumer products company with career opportunities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. We offer creative solutions for our customers through a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely trusted brands, including OXO®, Hydro Flask®, Vicks®, Braun®, Honeywell®, PUR®, Hot Tools®, Drybar®. Most of these brands rank #1 or #2 in their respective categories.

We boldly bring brands into our family, where we nurture what makes them great. We collaborate internally and externally, always striving to provide the consumer-centric innovation, operational excellence, scale, global reach, and stellar shared services to make them soar.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.

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