Industrial Designer IV

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

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is responsible for leading design collaboration efforts across the company. This role influences company strategy through design and extends the reach of the design philosophy to all areas of the organization.

- Advance the company's design philosophy, leading strategic design initiatives that align with business objectives and enhance market position.

- Responsible for overseeing the translation of innovative concepts into executable design projects that elevate the brand and resonate with global markets.

- Lead and execute strategic design projects from insight to market launch.

- Collaborate with research teams to integrate new innovations into product design.

- Direct the development and refinement of Visual Brand Language (VBL) across product lines.

- Mentor and manage Industrial Designers I through III, fostering professional growth and ensuring design excellence.

- Oversee complex design projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and brand standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or equivalent.

Work Experience

- 6 years of design experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Proficient in leading design innovation and managing the design process from conception through to production.

- Exceptional skill in using advanced design software including SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, Creo, and Sketchbook Pro.

- Ability to create and implement VBL standards.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.

- Ability to multitask, deliver, and adapt to complex projects within tight deadlines in a global team environment.

Preferred Job Requirements

- Lead strategic problem-solving initiatives.

- Skilled in applying ethical design principles.

- Ability to communicate sophisticated visualization of design concepts.

Physical Demands

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.