Job Description

Job Title: Senior Industrial Designer

Department: Product & Engineering

Reports To: Director of Product & Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Base Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually

Who We Are

REP designs world-class, innovative gym equipment that is sold around the world, and we are now expanding into apparel, supplements, athletes, and events. REP was established in 2012 by two brothers who shared a deep passion for fitness. From our humble beginnings of selling bumper plates out of a small garage, REP has experienced remarkable growth, now occupying over 300,000+ square feet of office and distribution space in the USA and internationally. With a dedicated team of over 150+ fitness enthusiasts, our mission is to "Improve Lives by Sharing our Passion for Strength." Our commitment to innovation, customer service, and value sets us apart.

We believe in building a culture centered around fitness, so we specialize in outfitting home gyms, commercial gyms, and strength and conditioning facilities. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized multiple times when we were featured in the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in 2018 and 2021 and then voted the best home strength product launch in 2022 by Garage Gym Experiment. Our team works out together, and we regularly invite fitness superstars to join us. We organize fun challenges to test our limits - and the limits of our equipment.

At REP, we continue to grow and bring new opportunities for those who want to be a part of a winning team. We firmly believe that being surrounded by like-minded individuals fuels creative energy and fosters a fun and collaborative work environment. This role is remote, but you will have the opportunity to travel to Westminster, Colorado where our state-of-the-art headquarters is located with a bright, spacious, shared workspace; scenic views of the Rocky Mountains; and a kitchen always stocked with healthy snacks, protein powder, and coffee.  

Our Core Values

Think Like a Customer - We empathize with our customers; understand the 'why' behind every decision we make

Progress not Perfection - We don't let perfect get in the way of good; we are better today than we were yesterday

Positive Attitude - Be a glass half-full kind of person and remember to have fun

Teamwork without Ego - We put the team above ourselves; we only win together

Take Initiative - We drive momentum; if there is an opportunity to make us better, we want to hear it

What's In It For You

Our commitment to quality and transparency applies not only to our products, but to our people. We are focused on creating a fun, exciting, collaborative space that's centered around health and well-being. We empower everyone on our team to take control of their careers and balance their work and life in a modern, fast-paced environment.

We Offer An Exceptional Compensation Package Which Includes

DAY ONE BENEFITS!

Medical, Dental, Vision (Competitive Benefits Packages Available) 
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions 
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options 
LTD/STD, Life and AD&D (100% premiums covered by REP)  
401k and Roth options with employer match up to 4% 
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RECHARGE YOURSELF!

4 weeks of PTO accrued during your first year 
48 hours of sick leave annually 
7 paid company holidays with an additional floating holiday
Paid Parental leave starting day 1    
Birthday - Paid day off

PUMPED-UP PERKS!

Unique bonus structure that rewards exceptional individual performance as well as company-wide performance 
Quarterly funded company perks
Full access to employee gym 
Employee discount on REP equipment and apparel 
Daily snacks and drinks provided by REP (for onsite employees) 
'Fitness' casual attire 
Company and team building events  
Professional growth and development within the organization 
LIFE-WORK balance

About The Role

The Senior Industrial Designer at REP leads the design process from concept development to product launch, overseeing research, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing advanced design software to create innovative, aesthetically pleasing, and functional products while ensuring alignment with the brand, market needs and technical feasibility; essentially acting as a design expert with significant experience guiding projects from ideation to production. You will ensure cohesion across all product portfolios and keeping up with trend designs inside and outside the fitness industry.

There will be close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management and marketing, to ensure the seamless execution of design concepts. You may be required to lead or coach junior designers on the team. If this position is hired to be remote, occasional travel to our Colorado HQ may be requested.

All applicants will be required to submit a portfolio showcasing examples of their work for consideration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Strong understanding of design principles, user-centered design methodologies, and manufacturing processes.
Highly motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to commit to projects from beginning to completion all while maintaining a strong attention to detail and precision.
A distinct curiosity for fitness industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the product development process.
Highly motivated to participate in building on an evolving REP visual design language.
Willingness to generate comprehensive design documentation, including color, material and finish specifications.
Leading design efforts, mentoring junior designers, and providing design direction on projects.
Able to self-manage with a strong work ethic and the ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities on occasionally tight timelines.
Effectively communicating design concepts and rationale to stakeholders through presentations and design documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a sharp sense of observation.
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Awareness of current design trends and market dynamics. An industry expert in both the cardio and strength equipment industries.
A comprehensive understanding of common manufacturing techniques and materials.
Knowledge of injection molding processes, welding, sheet metal fabrication, extrusion, powder coating, adhesives, upholstery and hardware.
Able to conduct ergonomic and human factors studies to define proper touch points for a variety of users.
Conduct user research, competitor analysis, and trend identification to inform design decisions.
Ability to work cross functionally with Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, Graphic Design, etc.
Must be able to travel independently both domestically and internationally. Factory visits, trade shows, research projects and events will also require mobility.

Technical Skills

Expert proficiency in 3D CAD with the ability to create and modify complex models and assemblies while facilitating seamless collaboration with engineering teams. (SolidWorks is preferable)
Able to generate 2D graphical illustrations, product graphics, color studies, logo treatments, keypads, LCD artwork, labels, and product packaging. (Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop is preferable)
Create photo realistic renderings and occasionally animations. A strong understanding of light, shade, shadow, materials, environment, color and photography is critical to quality of work. (SolidWorks Visualize is preferable)
Comfortable generating concept sketches as a tool to quickly explore creative solutions to complex problems
Able to clearly create documentation to convey design intent to domestic or overseas manufacturing partners.
Comfortable working safely in a shop environment with a good understanding of common tools.
Possess a strong sense of craftsmanship with the able to prepare handmade prototypes (or 3D printed/grown) including painting, sanding, grinding, and assembly.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role may be required to assign, train, schedule or oversee the work of direct report.

Education And/Or Experience

Bachelor's degree in industrial design, Product Design, or a related field.
At least 12 years of proven experience as an Industrial Designer.
A standout portfolio showcasing impactful and innovative product designs. (Experience in fitness and consumer products is highly preferred).

Core Competencies

Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.

Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and use hands to operate the telephone, type and operate the computer and mouse. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and bend and twist neck. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 100 pounds assisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

REP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, REP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at REP.

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