Product Industrial Designer Job at Franklin Professionals, Leominster, MA

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  • Franklin Professionals
  • Leominster, MA

Job Description

Why Join us? Are you passionate about sports and eager to bring your creativity to life? Are you someone who thrives on innovation and fresh ideas? We're looking for a product development expert who shares a love for sports and enjoys creating cutting-edge products. Our company specializes in high-quality protective equipment for diamond sports, such as baseball and fastpitch softball. We are driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation to benefit both our customers and the company. We are looking for a passionate Product/Industrial Designer to join our dynamic Product Development team.

About the role: As a Product/Industrial Designer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing sports equipment and accessories from concept to production, ensuring a seamless transition to manufacturing. This hands-on, on-site role in Leominster, MA, may involve occasional domestic and international travel to collaborate with partners and manufacturers.

How you will contribute:

  • Collaborate with Product Development and Sales teams to conceptualize and create innovative sports equipment.
  • Conduct market research with professional athletes and coaches to inform product designs.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of new product development, from initial concept through production and optimization.
  • Oversee product development timelines, ensuring timely production and seasonal launches.
  • Develop and prototype designs based on user research, market trends, and business goals.
  • Create detailed concept sketches and 2D line art for product development.
  • Build complex 3D CAD designs, such as batting helmets and catcher’s gear, for mold tooling.
  • Utilize 3D printing technology to create prototypes using on-site machinery.
  • Develop Tech Packs for product sampling and production.
  • Communicate with manufacturing partners to oversee product development and sampling.
  • Monitor product costs to balance market competitiveness and profitability.

What we need from you:

  • A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in product development with a strong foundation in design principles.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for creative design tasks.
  • Advanced 3D CAD modeling skills, with expertise in SolidWorks (Rhino experience is a plus).
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, and a willingness to learn.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Reliable and punctual attendance.
  • Understanding of NOCSAE testing standards is a plus.
  • A passion for baseball or softball, or prior experience as a player, is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000 per year

Benefits Include:

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Dental, health, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
  • Paid time off

Work Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • On-site position

This is a hands-on role where you'll take products from the drawing board to 3D CAD design and 3D printing, collaborating with factories to bring designs to life.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Our client is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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