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MAKING BADASS PRODUCTS IS OUR SUPERPOWER!
We’re unique! Juggernaut Case is one of a very few product development companies, which has the applied experience and focus to design equipment for the dismounted warfighter like we have.
For nearly two decades, Juggernaut has built a reputation for excellence working with key branches of the US military and prime defense contractors. We have developed unmatched experience in applying design thinking to the development of soldier-borne systems and we are one of the few product development companies in the nation with this specialized expertise to bring a focus on the use and user that is not typically addressed in understanding the warfighter’s perspective.
We look at delivering our product solutions holistically, with purpose and live our core values of Pragmatism, Integrity, Ingenuity and Collaboration every day.
As a Senior Industrial Designer at Juggernaut Case, you will have an unprecedented level of access and understanding to current CONOPS that ensure soldier acceptance. You will be part of a dedicated team creating compelling, combat-proven products for our core military, enterprise and adventure seeking users. You will be responsible for driving both the user experience and each aspect of the industrial design of your assigned product or product area. Additionally, you will be responsible for project planning through prototyping, engineering hand-off, production and launch.. As a key member of a highly collaborative team, you will participate in field research and concept phases, working closely with our in-house Engineering teams, Product Management, Marketing and Sales teams and others to ensure that all objectives of the defined solution User Experience are met when the product reaches the user.
You will also act as a brand ambassador for the Juggernaut Case portfolio of products and evangelize for excellence in design with the internal teams.
This role is an onsite role at our HQ in Scottsdale, AZ.
WHO YOU ARE
– Well-versed in a broad range of design methodologies.
– Display excellence across all stages of the design process – conceptualization, building
prototypes, crafting high-fidelity aesthetic designs, or supporting scaled production efforts.
– Able to articulate your ideas and communicate findings effectively.
– Both independent and team-oriented, with the ability to design and develop UX product
solutions for a wide variety of user scenarios in a highly oriented cross-group environment..
– Motivated to conduct your own informal user research, task analysis, and usability testing to
get to what really matters.
– A great cultural fit within our team. Key characteristics would include::
– Curious: Naturally inquisitive, excited to explore and learn continuously; can observe and
identify key user insights; ask the right questions to unlock key intel that can be made
actionable.
– Creative: Innovative, resourceful and acts “outside-of-the-box”; a left brain/right brain
mindset; recreationally, you are likely to feed your creative passions through military
inspired/adventure/adrenaline-based categories; and you tend to push and challenge
limitations.
– Technology Forward: Have a passion for technology, tinkering with problems to inform their
solutions.
– Communicator: Have excellent oral and written communication skills; are a great presenter,
an active listener with consultative capabilities; skillful communicator in challenging
situations when striking a balance between being direct/forceful and diplomacy is
necessary.
– Open-Minded: Your approach to listening and problem-solving is inclusive and open
minded.
– Action-Oriented: You are a self-motivated; self-starter who can take limited direction and
produce tangible results.
– Decisive: Make good decisions promptly based on analysis, sound judgment, and
experience.
– Team Oriented: You are exceptional in a collaborative team environment.
– Product Oriented: You thrive in a team environment that delivers best of class solutions to
users and continuously gain deeper empathy to all disciplines required to successfully
launch new, innovative products to the market.
– Enthusiastic: You accept and tackle demanding goals with energy and commitment; work
hard and stay focused on important goals, prioritizing efforts accordingly.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
– Proactively and enthusiastically participate in cross-functional development of our
products.
– Seek excellent communication across the boundaries of the immediate team into all areas
of development to achieve clear alignment and consistency in results.
– Follow trends and news in our marketplace, competition, and industry and beyond and
reflect this knowledge in your work and communication.
– Understand and be responsible for following established project budgets and schedules.
– Maintain and evolve Juggernaut Case’s design language; collaborate to develop the brand
continuously in concert with Design team leadership.
– Deeply understand the principles of good User Experience and user testing.
– Develop products using conceptual sketching, 3D model making, rapid prototyping, CAD
modeling and photorealistic rendering visualization software tools. Seek to stay on top of
industry design tool developments and share your knowledge with the team.
– Mentor junior design staff and seek to share your knowledge freely with others.
– Understand and support our corporate values – Pragmatism, Integrity, Ingenuity and
Collaboration.
– Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
– Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
– Perform all other duties as assigned and required.
– Be responsible for managing a diverse range of work tasks and projects, including crafting,
pitching, and/or validating design decisions made.
– Maintain the highest design standards, with special attention given to the smallest detail.
– Assess changing project requirements and user needs to make necessary trade-offs.
– Seek out user/engagement data, proven design patterns, and co-worker input to aid in your
design efforts.
– Thoroughly and accurately document your progress and share your knowledge with others.
– Lead mid-scale projects from new concept development to product execution.
– Advocate for user-centered solutions using strong rationale based on data, market trends,
and user research.
– Partner with Product, Marketing, Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and
Production to ensure product integrity and product objectives are achieved.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
– College Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design.
– 7-10 years related work experience within industrial design and end-to-end product
development.
– Highly competent working in industry-standard 2D and 3D CAD software including Sketchbook
Pro, Keyshot 10, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, and PowerPoint.
– Proficiency in physical model making and rapid prototyping tools.
– Demonstrated ability to lead direct cross functional engineering team communication.
– Impeccable attention to detail, with the ability to work creatively around difficult business,
technical and resource constraints.
– Experience working on a diverse range of projects similar to and within the Protect, Mount,
and Connect sectors of our portfolio.
– Ability to manage and lead multiple projects, execute creative deliverables on time and on
task, and prioritize different tasks in a fast-paced environment.
– Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to drive design solutions.
– Strong oral and written communication skills.
– An exceptional design portfolio which showcases work demonstrating impactful enterprise
and consumer product design solutions. It should be well-versed and clearly articulate user
problems, and the final design solution.
– Strategic Thinking – demonstrable ability to see the big picture, scenario plan, etc.
– Experienced in Design Thinking – familiar with user centered design and iterative processes.
– Knowledge of material and manufacturing processes.
– Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
WHAT YOU’RE GETTING INTO
We’ve got big plans for our future and the growth we plan to experience. So, bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We are all committed to creating unique and valued key user experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business.
Juggernaut Case is an energized workplace, where communication and commitment is essential. Not all ideas will be accepted, but you’ll be asked for your point of view, and you will be heard.
Innovation exists at all levels of our organization. Juggernaut Case constantly looks to challenge conventional wisdom and refuses to accept that something can’t be or has to be done a specific way.
We are committed to diversity. Juggernaut Case is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
We execute and deliver! We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
