Join our Industrial Design Team at Helen of Troy as our Associate Industrial Designer (hybrid), and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands, including our 9 leadership brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day!

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere:

In your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Work Location – New York, NY (Hybrid)

What you will 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 our Home & Outdoor leadership brands.

• Own the industrial design development of new products through a user-centric approach and apply critical thinking to build a better user experience.
• Collaborate and work closely with other designers, engineers, and product development managers to conceptualize and ultimately execute on the product vision.
• Drive innovation by identifying relevant consumer, commercial and cultural insights and translate those insights into compelling design solutions.
• Work efficiently in a fast paced work environment to manage and prioritize their time effectively.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of aesthetics, design function, and human factors.
• Ability to articulate subjective ideas in a significant and logical manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others.
• Be able to think creatively while understanding the constraints of design. Applying thoughtful and critical thinking through the design process while being able to take constructive feedback.
• Work independently with little supervision and having the ability to set clear goals while managing your optimally.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design.
• 1+ years of relevant design experience in an industrial design role (internship or co-op experience included).
• Demonstrated hands-on design and new product development experience in a professional product design environment.
• Highly proficient in SolidWorks - Build sophisticated shapes and forms.
• Ability to render in KeyShot with striking and dynamic photorealistic images.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong sketching skills or ability to communicate design intent effectively and efficiently.
• Effective project management, teamwork and communication abilities.
• Practical hands-on general workshop skills (hand-tools, power-tools, saws, drill-presses, grinders, etc.).
• 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.
• Experience with conducting user research.

In New York City, the standard base pay range for this role is $57,470 - $86,205 annually. This base pay range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

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, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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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.

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®, Osprey®, Honeywell®, PUR®, Braun®, Vicks®, 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.