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Description

About Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world's finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we've led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.

Beyond our boats, we're driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.

Summary:   The Industrial Designer I creates visually compelling sketches, drawings, and renderings to communicate ideas for internal and external audiences. 

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Create visually compelling sketches, drawings, and renderings to communicate requests from internal and external audiences
• Work in 2D and 3D to guide the development of new products in various materials and processes
• Create technical internal documents such as manufacturing instructions, operating instructions, owner's manuals, and design/engineering guideline documents
• Manage display/library of current and potential materials and manufacturing processes
• Create artwork and creative direction for graphics, labels, and other 2D art
• Research and help select new Colors, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) for future products
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities for Success in this Position:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization.
• Strong facilitation skills. 
• Organization and project management skills. 
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment. 
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to use power tools and shop equipment as needed.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly 

 KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS 

•  Bachelor's degree in industrial design required.  
•  1 year to 2 years of related design experience, either through paid professional experience or education-based design opportunities. 2 years to 3 years of design experience preferred.  
• Requires knowledge of a recognized professional field and the ability to apply that knowledge to practical issues, analysis, and improvements.
• Requires knowledge of industrial design principles, visual communication, sketching, rendering, 2D and 3D design development, CAD modeling software, and Adobe Creative Suite products, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Also requires interest in parallel industries that inspire colors, materials, and finishes, such as art and fashion industries. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended time periods.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Additional Requirements:

•  Must be a licensed driver with a good driving record (subject to MVR).

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 essential functions.

The 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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, a normal office environment, or a 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, respirators, hearing protection, gloves, and protective garments.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Nautique Boat Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nautique Boat Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Nautique Boat Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nautique Boat Company's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.