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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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
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
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
Requirements:
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
What we offer:
medical
dental
vision
paid vacation
401k (up to 4% match)
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)