Sea to Summit is an award-winning Australian brand in the outdoor industry. We design, manufacture, and distribute innovative, meticulously engineered outdoor equipment for adventures at every altitude.
Sea to Summit was established in 1990. As an expanding global brand, we currently have offices in Australia, North America, Germany, Switzerland, Norway and China. We are a motivated group of experienced, creative, and forward-thinking professionals. We are connected by our shared passion to create frictionless gear so you can enjoy limitless adventures.

Our promise is to be your relentless ally in every adventure.

Location : Perth, WA

Full-time (38 hrs per week)

Workplace type: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Are you a seasoned design professional with a passion for innovation and collaboration? Fuel your passion for design and adventures, join our dynamic team, bringing creativity and expertise to every project.

As the Senior Designer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our products, from concept to commercialization. Your extensive experience in industrial design will be invaluable as you mentor junior team members and collaborate with Product Managers to translate briefs into innovative solutions.

At Sea to Summit, we value inclusivity and teamwork, and as a Senior Designer, you'll foster a supportive environment where every voice is heard. Join us in creating products that not only meet the highest aesthetic standards but also push the boundaries of functionality and performance.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Bring innovation and creative flair to the design process to create products that solve consumer problems.
• Generate all of the substantive documentation required for vendors to develop.
• Temper creativity with a commercial lens to ensure that products are right priced and commercially viable.
• Actively research the marketplace, competitors, trade events and other sources for trends and concepts that will inform new product and brand extension.
• Practice clear a clear and concise communication style across all parts of the business.
• Use a range of tools that could include (but are not limited too) sketching, CAD Modelling, 3D Modelling, 3D Prototyping, pattern making and photorealistic rendering to help drive the sample development process.
• Lead multiple projects, deliver creative deliverables in a timely manner, and prioritise different tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• 7-10 years demonstrated experience working as an industrial designer creating consumer focused product.
• Great work ethic and demonstrated capacity to lead cross-functional collaboration in pursuit of team outcomes.
• Highly competent at working with industry standard design teams, such as (but not limited too) Solidworks, Autodesk Fusion, Sketchbook Pro, Keyshot 10 and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge on how to manage and lead multiple projects, execute creative deliverables on time and on task, and prioritize different tasks in a fast-paced environment
• A team player, able to lead direct cross functional engineering team communication and work both independently and in support of team outcomes
• Display self-motivation and excellence across all stages of the design process – conceptualization, building prototypes, crafting high-fidelity aesthetic designs, or supporting scaled production efforts.

Our Value Proposition

• Working alongside an international team with passion for outdoors
• Discounts & Gear allowance
• Volunteering Day Off to play an active role in giving back to the community.
• Continuous learning and development for your personal growth
• Employee Assistance Program as part of our commitment to improve your holistic wellbeing
• Competitive salary package
• Paid 16 weeks parental leave
• Hybrid work

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea to Summit is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

NOTE: This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualification associated with the job. The successful candidate will be expected to perform all functions from administrative processing to leading change initiatives.