Internship: Industrial Design - Pinehurst, NC
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What you'll do:Job SummaryGolf Pride is currently seeking a Industrial Designer to join our team. This position is based at our Pinehurst, NC location. Relocation will be provided within the United States. The hourly rate for this position is $27.69 per hour.Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.About Golf Pride® For five generations, Golf Pride® has been a global leader in the golf industry. Throughout our history, Golf Pride® has believed in the importance of developing the best performing, most innovative grips for the world's best golfers and amateurs alike. As the only brand that touches every golfer, we are obsessed with the connectedness of the hands to the club, and this inspires every Golf Pride teammate in everything we do. Combine that passion with the resources of Eaton, a $20B global leader that powers businesses worldwide, and it makes for an exciting place to work.Position OverviewThis position in our organization reports directly to the Industrial Designer Manager. As an Industrial Design Intern, you will support the innovation process on tasks including player research, product and packaging design, rapid prototyping, and branding. This work will influence development on new products sold under the Golf Pride brand; through our OEMs such as Callaway, TaylorMade, and PING; as well as limited edition launches and external brand collaborations. This role will be a core member of the team, operating independantly as capable, while also receiving mentorship from and exposure to the entirety of the new product development process. This position will work in close partnership with functions throughout the business including other designers and engineers, our in-house prototyping team, our global manufacturing team, as well as marketing and sales.Job Responsibilities•Lead front-end product design efforts using traditional industrial design methods to identify problems, create solutions and work with development partner teams.•(identify problems) Support design research and participate in player research and testing.•(identify problems) Plan and facilitate design thinking workshops across the organization.•(create solutions) Develop concept designs as part of a cross-functional team, including designers, agency partners, engineers, product managers, marketing, and sales.•(create solutions) Work with the design and marketing team to evolve the VBL and Golf Pride brand•(create solutions) Collaborate with engineering and prototyping teams to turn 2D concept designs into 3D products.•(create solutions) Build compelling presentations to communicate design to peers, leadership, and users. •(development partners) Communicate with our product design and global manufacturing teams to balance design intent with manufacturabilityQualifications:Basic Qualifications•Currently enrolled in or received a BS/BA Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent in an accredited institution.•Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (please do not round).•Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship on an ongoing basis.•1+ year(s) of product development experience + collaborative problem solving•Strong visual communication skills, both physical and digital•Ability to work on multiple development programs•Design Portfolio is requiredPreferred Qualifications•1+ year(s) of product development experience + collaborative problem solving•Experience creating image boards and engaging presentations•Strong visual communication skills, both physical and digital•Experience creating textures and patterns in Adobe Illustrator•Basic proficiency with CAD - SolidWorks or Rhino•Proficient with Keyshot 3D rendering•Exposure to rapid prototyping (paper models, 3D printing, laser cutting)•Exposure to DFM, delivering products through production•Ability to work on multiple development programs simultaniously. Skills:Technical Knowledge•Adobe CC products - Photoshop and Illustrator•Microsoft Office products - PowerPoint and Excel•CAD - SolidWorks or Rhino•3D Rendering - KeyshotSoft Skills•Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment•Ability to adapt to new challenges, growing and flexing their skillset•Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to support presentations to clients•Knowledge consumer product trends, ideally in the sporting goods industry•Passion for sports (golf is a plus, but not a requirement)We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-###-#### to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.