Sr. Concept Industrial Designer

Job Description:Come join the team at Techtronic Industries, the world leader in cordless technology spanning Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floor Care Appliances and Accessories. We currently have an open position for a Sr. Concept Industrial Designer in the Outdoor Products Advanced Concepts group at our Innovation Center in Anderson, SC.The Sr. Concept Industrial Designer is a key contributor within the Advanced Concepts group, responsible for front-end innovation and creation of breakthrough product concepts in the outdoor power equipment market. This role operates upstream of traditional product development, focusing on identifying unmet user needs, exploring new technologies, and developing novel product categories and disruptive solutions that redefine our current product offerings.This position blends front-end industrial design, design thinking, rapid visualization, and system-level concept development. The ideal candidate thrives in a highly creative environment and is equally comfortable generating bold ideas through sketching, building and iterating physical mockups, and shaping early concepts into compelling product experiences. Working closely with the Advanced Concepts team and cross-functional partners, you will help define design vision, develop experiential and form-driven concepts, and contribute to forward-looking ideas that inform future product roadmaps. Daily work includes hands-on brainstorming, visualization, prototyping, user evaluation, and concept refinement. The Advanced Concepts team is highly collaborative, deeply hands-on, and driven by curiosity and continuous learning as we create new and innovative outdoor products.Primary Responsibilities:Lead industrial design vision and concept development for new outdoor product categories and systemsGenerate and explore bold design directions through sketching, digital modeling, physical mockups, and prototypesTranslate user insights, trends, and technology opportunities into differentiated product experiencesCollaborate closely with Advanced Concepts Engineers to ensure concepts balance desirability, feasibility, manufacturability, and viabilityRecommend early colors, finishes, materials, form language, and interaction concepts to support future product roadmapsBuild and iterate physical prototypes to evaluate ergonomics, usability, and overall experienceCommunicate concepts through clear visuals, models, and storytelling for leadership and cross-functional audiencesSupport concept maturation from early exploration through feasibility validation and product developmentQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field, advanced degree preferred7+ years of experience in industrial design, concept development, or advanced innovation rolesStrong portfolio demonstrating front-end concept work, system thinking, and physical product designExceptional sketching, visualization, and form-development skillsExperience with CAD and visualization including Solidworks, NX, and Adobe Creative SuiteDeep understanding of human factors and ergonomicsHands-on prototyping experience with foam, 3D printing, and other rapid methodsExperience designing consumer hardware, tools, or outdoor products preferredWillingness to travel ~15% (domestic/international)We Value:Self-starters who can work well autonomously and in collaboration with teamsIndividuals with the "Maker" mindset - excited to jump into a new project and not afraid to get their hands dirtyCollaborative contributors - bring outside experience and interests to brainstorming sessionsCross-functional communicators - able to translate information between technical and non-technical co-workersExperience with Rapid Prototyping (varying materials and processes)Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems (ex. motors, microcontrollers, batteries)