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Job Description
Yotrio is currently seeking a Sr. Industrial Designer in our Pensacola, FL office who will lead product design and development efforts to create innovative, functional, and stylish outdoor living items that perform at retail for home improvement and mass market channels. Under the guidance of the Director of Product Strategy and in partnership with Category and Product Managers, the right person will take the lead in product design execution and support the product development process. This role requires the right candidate to create designs as well as potentially directing Jr. Designers in design execution.
You’ll support the business and category management groups’ design/development needs, identify key trends, build seasonal concepts, produce design presentations, and ensure all product development deadlines and key calendar dates are met. This position reports to the Director of Product Strategy.
Essential Job Functions
• Support Director of Product Strategy and Category Managers in establishing product category and retail channel vision and strategies.
• Execute design and development of all items in the relevant product categories, from initial concept through approval.
• Working with category manager, gather market data on retailer assortments as well as key trends to understand opportunities and integrate them into seasonal concepts and strategies.
• Create concept boards.
• Articulate and produce retail marketing and merchandising (POP, signage, etc.) collateral.
• Review specifications and samples and provide guidance to team and factory/manufacturing partners.
• Work with product development and sourcing team to ensure appropriate products are delivered to market.
• Participate in weekly product development meetings.
• Coordinate and produce elements of presentations.
• Drive calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met.
• Manage and develop associates.
• Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Travel as needed to factories (3-6 times per year to China) and buying shows domestically and internationally.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
• Degree in design or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in SolidWorks or equivalent REQUIRED.
• Drafting and illustration talent and skills REQUIRED.
• Expert skill set in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Powerpoint is REQUIRED.
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in Furniture and/or Outdoor Living design required.
• Experience with drafting and ability to quickly review and comment on drawings.
• Graphic design experience a PLUS
• Portfolio submission required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to China frequently (3-6 times per year).
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Possess persistence and resilience
• Possess the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed oral, written communication, and presentation skills are required
• Possess the ability to generate and foster relationships with customers
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a sales team
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 70 lbs, and climb an 8-12 foot ladder and reach overhead.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Personal Competencies
• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with associates at all levels, board members, external partners and customers. Strong verbal and written presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences.
• Global Business Acumen: Understand the complexity of business on a global scale. Embrace cultural and individual differences with empathy. Work with the nuances of specific local cultures to make informed decisions.
• Strategic and Analytical Capability: Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively. Effectively translate data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans.
• Drive for Results: Credibility is earned through delivering results. Balance urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality.
• Influence and Collaboration: Build and sustain collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the company. Build trust by including others and by keeping the cross-functional teams focused on the success of the entire company.
Application Details
Please provide a resume and link to your portfolio (or a .PDF version).
