Lead Industrial Designer, Wellness Products
1 week ago
Lead Industrial Designer, Wellness Products
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Hybrid in Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Join our team at Kohler Co. as a Lead Industrial Designer for the Wellness Category.
The newly created Wellness Products business has been charged with becoming the premier Mind & Body Wellness provider for at home and professional spa sanctuaries. The objective of this business is to not only grow an already wellness-centric product portfolio, but also create a clearly differentiated go to market strategy with a tailored angle to captivate the target audience with unforgettable showroom and digital destinations. Applicants must be passionate about wellness and having expertise in the ever-growing market is a plus Given the startup nature of this business, applicants must possess a bias for action, an ability to continually assess with openness to pivoting as the market dynamic changes and must be team-oriented with a willingness to dive in and support with whatever is needed. Prior start up experience is preferred.
Within the Wellness Products team, you will have the opportunity to work on the leading edge of innovation. Opportunity is focused on temperature variation, harnessing the soothing power of water, and/or creating sensorial experiences. Your mission is clear: to redefine wellness by working with products that that elevate, invigorate, and inspire.
As the Lead Industrial Designer, you will play a crucial role in leading projects and strategies, bringing innovative concepts to life within the New Product Development community for the Wellness category. Your expertise will drive the creation of cutting-edge products, experiences, services, and human interfaces through the mastery of the design process within in New Product Development community in Wellness category.
Specific Responsibilities
- Lead / own large and/or complex design projects from concept generation through implementation.
- Lead / Participate in problem-solving exercises with the Industrial Design staff and/or project teams to design innovative products that are inspiring and meaningful.
- Take the designs from concepts through implementation through sketching, CAD, and construction of mockups with high level of design in every detail throughout the product
- Develop and present compelling strategies and ideas for new products and experiences that provide competitive and financial advantages.
- Develop and maintain knowledge and insights of socio-economic, technology, interior design and wellness industry and apply to product strategy and new product development. Define the consumer for our target segment for each product category and channel.
- Become a functional expert in Wellness products category through determining appropriate approaches to concept development by executing design research, product concept designs, physical modeling, and presentations.
- Work very closely with all new product development departments, especially Engineering, Marketing, Purchasing, and Manufacturing, to achieve new product design requirements with understanding of our business operations, channels, competitive set, and current influences that shape our ability to impact the market.
- Continuously explore and develop new methods of model making and presentation techniques as appropriate to cost and timing factors.
- Maintain current awareness of consumer and competitor product offerings including product design trends in both the U.S. and in foreign markets.
Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited university or college with academic emphasis on industrial design.
- Bachelor (5+ years) / Masters’ (3+ years) of experience in industrial design, interior design, architecture, furniture, lighting, consumer research and/or another related field.
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The salary range for this position is $89,800 - $114,100. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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