Director of Industrial Design

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality.

Position Overview:

As the Director of Industrial Design, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to set the vision and strategy for Industrial Design (ID) and User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) across Mercury Marine products. This role establishes design excellence, drives innovation, and embeds Design Thinking and UX/UI best practices throughout. In this role you will partner with stakeholders to deliver world-class marine products that embody the brand’s values and deliver exceptional user experiences, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand identity.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Define and communicate the long-term design vision for Mercury Marine products, aligned with business objectives and brand identity.
• Direct market research, user studies, and trend analysis to inform design decisions and identify new opportunities.
• Guide design direction for the product portfolio, ensuring consistency in brand language and experience.
• Champion Design Thinking and UX/UI methodologies, fostering creativity and innovation.
  
  

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage, inspire, and grow a team of industrial and UX designers, setting clear goals and providing mentorship.
• Organize resources to meet objectives and deliver high-quality products.
• Lead succession planning and career development initiatives/plans.
• Establish and evolve best-in-class design processes, methods, and tools, embracing new technologies like AI.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with teams across Product Development, Marketing, and other functional teams to guide the ID/UX aspect of product development from concept to execution.
• Integrate Design Thinking and UX/UI into product development processes.
• Advocate for design decisions to senior management and stakeholders.
• Work with engineering and suppliers to ensure designs are innovative, feasible, and cost-effective.
• Oversee relationships with external partners to support new business opportunities.
  
  

Project Execution & Operational Management:

• Direct the complete design process from ideation through prototyping, user testing, and implementation.
• Oversee user experience (UX) for physical and digital touchpoints, ensuring seamless and visually compelling interactions.
• Manage budgets and resources, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Uphold quality standards for Fit, Form, and Function, and provide actionable insights on production deviations.
  
  

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field preferred.
• 10 years in industrial design and UX/UI, with progressive technical and leadership experience.
• 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in marine or consumer products.
• Deep expertise in industrial design, product aesthetics, ergonomics, user experience, and user interface design.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; able to guide multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Analytical mindset focused on data-driven decision making and risk management.
• Ability to foster a culture of safety, inclusion, and high performance.
  
  

The anticipated pay range for this position is $129,500-$219,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support.

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