Industrial Designer

Celebrating 99 years of excellence in the marine industry. Nautique Boat Company is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The world’s best ski boat, the world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares.

Through our Nautique Cares initiatives, we are dedicated to not only making a difference on the water but to people in need around the world. Be a part of an innovative, world-class leader in the marine industry, working with a company that has brand name recognition and a reputation for quality and success. Nautique values people, performance, and philanthropy and is passionate about making a difference in the world. To learn more, visit www.nautique.com.

Key components of this position will include concept on existing products and product ideas to develop innovative designs that attract consumers.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate closely with all members of the Product Design and Development team.
• Excellent organization, project management, and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to work efficiently under tight timelines.
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to juggle competing tasks and manage frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to make sound judgments, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and positive interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Comfortable using power tools and shop equipment as needed to create physical prototypes and mockups.
• Passion for the boating industry, particularly the watersports market, is highly valuable.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

Knowledge, Education and or Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design.
• Design experience, either through paid positions or educational opportunities.
• Strong understanding of sketches, exploded views, and a good sense of materials, color, and textures.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Extensive knowledge of 3D CAD software; Rhinoceros 3D is preferred, but knowledge of SolidWorks, NX, and AutoCAD is beneficial.
• Ability to successfully present new product concepts via digital and traditional means, using computer models to represent design intent.
• Ability to evaluate design ideas based on factors such as appearance, design-function relationships, serviceability, materials, methods engineering, application, budget, production costs, and market characteristics.
• Understanding of human factors and ergonomics.
• Ability to construct prototypes and/or models to convey concepts or validate designs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• Must be able to occasionally work in non-climate-controlled environment
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Americans with Disability Specifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment. 

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report to work fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their work day. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication.

Benefits and Perks

• 401K Plan
• Competitive benefits: health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Incentive Plan

Employment Statement

Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualified candidates will be asked to submit to background screening and drug testing.