Helen of Troy

Sr. Industrial Designer

Helen of Troy$100K — $110K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial design
  • 6 years of experience in industrial design and consumer product development
  • High proficiency in SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator), KeyShot, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated track record of leading consumer products from concept through commercialization
  • Strong understanding of injection molding and plastics manufacturing processes
  • Sample portfolio showcasing work as the primary designer on consumer products is required with the application
  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., Basecamp, Smartsheet)

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new products through strategic thinking and process
  • Assess user experience related to ergonomics and product interaction
  • Ideate product aesthetics, including form, color, and design language
  • Identify and solve end-user problems through rigorous testing
  • Apply consumer research to design functionality and aesthetic alignment
  • Define color solutions strategically to meet business goals
  • Lead design activities through process gates, ensuring project timelines and tasks are managed
  • Mentor junior designers in best practices and guide project execution

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental, Vision
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
  • Educational Assistance
Full Job Description

Position: Sr. Industrial Designer

Department: Industrial Design 6 Home & Outdoor

Work Location: New York, NY, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with theoptionto work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

The Senior Industrial Designer will play a pivotal role in advancing insight-driven design solutions across the Home & Outdoor division for OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey.

Building on OXO 27s legacy of thoughtful, universal design, this individual will create products that simplify everyday experiences through intuitive, user-centered solutions grounded in deep consumer understanding.

They will help shape Hydro Flask 27s next chapter of growth by developing innovative products that blend performance-driven functionality with clean, iconic design, strengthening the brand 27s connection to active and outdoor-inspired lifestyles.

In parallel, they will support Osprey 27s commitment to purpose-built performance by designing products that embody technical excellence, fit, functional rigor, and user-centered innovation. Working across a diverse portfolio of brands, this designer will translate each brand 27s distinct design ethos into compelling, on-brand product solutions.

With the guidance of the Senior Director of Industrial Design, Associate Industrial Design Director and partnerships across various business units including engineering and marketing, this individual will be an advocate for design excellence by leveraging consumer insights and cross functional guidance to make strategic design decisions. This individual will be an active driver of day-to-day responsibilities needed to deliver design solutions at critical gate meetings with key stakeholders.

  • Design and develop new products through strategic thinking and process.

  • Assess user experience associated with ergonomics, user logic and interaction of the product.

  • Ideate product aesthetics associated with form, color and design language.

  • Identify and solve problems with end user needs through rigorous user testing.

  • Apply research and insights to design, ensuring functionality, user experience and aesthetics are on brand to HF & OXO 27s identity.

  • Define color solutions in a purposeful and strategic manner which aligns with the business goals.

  • Design within the constraints of manufacturing and cost

  • Align with engineering and Business Units through all stages of design development.

  • Lead design activities through design process gates

  • Implement and organize design activities around schedules and project goals.

  • Manage project timelines, tasks, and functions of projects.

  • Support the optimization of the Industrial Design across HF and OXO by leading the implementation and maintenance of the established Visual Brand Language across the respective brands.

  • Mentor junior designers through guided best practices around user insights and design implementation.

  • Brief junior designers on projects, guiding the execution of direction through various phase gates.

  • Guide development of design and research through frequent, regular reviews, presenting to Design Leadership.

  • Support designers to shepherd designs through the approval process, presenting work to cross-functional teams confidently, clearly, and logically.

  • Monitor and evaluate team to ensure individual and group development.

  • Be the role model for the team creatively and professionally, performing to a consistently high standard.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

  • Demonstrates strong sense of aesthetics through their work and presentations / portfolio

  • Proven understanding of brand strategy as it relates to Industrial design.

  • Ability to articulate subjective matters in a tactile strategic manner (i.e. color, aesthetics)

  • Experience presenting work and communicating effectively with senior leadership.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor 27s degree in industrial design

  • 6 years of experience in industrial design and consumer product development

  • High proficiency in SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator required), KeyShot, and PowerPoint

  • Demonstrated track record of leading consumer products from concept through commercialization

  • Strong understanding of injection molding and plastics manufacturing processes

  • *Sample Portfolio showcasing work as the primary designer on consumer products is required with the application *

  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., Basecamp, Smartsheet)

  • Ability to travel domestically up to 10% as needed

  • Authorized to work full-time in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Design Consultancy Experience

  • Experience designing outdoor equipment and gear

In New York City, the standard base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000 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 tocome aswho you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If 27reeager to sharenew ideasand try new things, we want to hear from you.

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About Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy Limited is a leading global consumer products company offering creative solutions for its customers through a strong portfolio of well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, and Hot Tools. Helen of Troy designs, develops, and markets a broad array of personal care, household, and home comfort products globally. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in El Paso, Texas.
Learn more about Helen of Troy
Size
2,146 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.6 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+9.7%
Revenue
$2 billion
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