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Director of Industrial Design

United States, Fond du Lac 129500.00 - 219000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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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)
  • well-being program
  • product purchase discounts

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