About BOA

BOA® Technology builds the scientifically proven and patented BOA® Fit System. BOA partners with market-leading brands to make the best gear even better. Each unique configuration is engineered with performance fit at the center to create a precise fit and better connection between an athlete and their equipment — improving performance.

BOA® Technology Inc. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices in Austria, Hong Kong, Greater China, South Korea, and Japan. For more information, visit BOAFIT.COM

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, 8/6, after which we will begin candidate review. If the deadline is extended, we will update this posting.

Overview of Role

Reporting into the Industrial Design Manager, you will be a member of the Platform Product Development team tasked with creating disruptive, innovative, high quality and sustainable platform solutions. In this role you will create concepts that address user needs in categories where BOA has opportunities to strengthen the user experience of our platform solutions, helping the world's best athletes perform at their peak. Supporting project teams from concept development to manufacturing preparation to deliver new solutions to our industry teams, allowing BOA brand partners to make the world's best gear, even better. Through a combination of connection to our markets and BOA users feedback, you will be responsible for identifying future opportunities and product needs, validating concepts, and balancing those needs against manufacturing constraints and organizational requirements. You will mix technical details with current trends to create visually and functionally appropriate products that inspire and enable peak performance.

Core Responsibilities

Regularly role model BOA’s values and Leadership Model to your team and others
Support Industrial Design phases of BOA Product Development projects, including projects of all sizes and scopes, and help develop the Industrial Design approach
Conceptually explore, evaluate, and recommend product design attributes, as they relate to form, function, User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX), human factors, ergonomics, aesthetic, manufacturing requirements, and project goals
Own production of CAD files for individual parts and guide sets
Partner with Product Line Director to understand product strategy, segmentation plan, and other Commercial needs
Work with more senior Industrial Designers to ensure designs align with our brand, target segment and established visual brand language.
Work with more senior Industrial Designers to create new user experiences and use historical data to information and update current user experiences
Support Design Engineers with designs for all other parts such as bayonets and housings, and help modify and collaborate on primary CAD files
Use project brief instructions as primary source to inform design and build market knowledge to supplement brief instructions
Create content to support commercial launches, including 2D and 3D support, communication collateral such as inspiration images, use cases for specific user categories and applications, concept sketches, functional breadboard concept models, product storyboards for research, and vector art for distribution
Steward the design intent from sketch to CAD to molded part
Help execute other design requests from departments across the company

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design
3+ years of Industrial Design experience
Working knowledge of typical Industrial Design skills such as 2D sketching in analog and digital formats, 3D CAD (we use OnShape and SolidWorks), and CAD rendering (we use Keyshot)
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills, with expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, especially PowerPoint
Mechanical aptitude that allows you to build deep understanding of our products and components
Knowledge of fast fail breadboard techniques
Demonstrated visual concepting and aesthetic sensitivity
Strong attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse groups of people across the globe
A passion for continuously learning and seeking out new approaches
Ability to travel to domestically and internationally, up to 5%

Desired Qualifications

Experience with User Interface and Human Factors

Overview of Compensation and Benefits

Budgeted salary range: $74,000 - $81,000
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees with similar experience in the same or similar role
This role is also eligible for a 10% annual bonus
Comprehensive healthcare plans including Medical, Dental and Vision
All plans include subsidization from BOA, with one option 100% subsidized by BOA
BOA also funds HSA accounts for enrolled employees
3 weeks PTO to start, paid family leave, sick leave, and volunteer time off
Matching 401K retirement plan
Annual cash benefits for fitness and products, and ability to earn cash benefits through health and wellness program
Eligibility for stock options within 6 months of employment
Scholarship opportunities for further education
Flexible working schedule that includes both days at home and days in the office when needed
Learning and development opportunities
Discounts on many outdoor gear brands
Dog-friendly office

Flexibility at BOA

BOA is committed to the health and well-being of our employees, and to upholding our values which include caring for each other and for our community.
At BOA we support both flexibility and connectivity.
For the majority of the Denver team, a hybrid approach is taken with the option to use a mix of remote work, and in-office connection days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Connection Days are where we’re all encouraged to go in and reconnect, even if you do not need to access specific equipment or product to do your job. Staying connected is really important, both for your mental health and to continue fostering our amazing BOA community.
Some roles will require 4-5 days/week in the office if access is needed to product, equipment, specialized technology etc. We will review any job-specific requirements during the interview process.

Physical Considerations for Role

We welcome any requests for reasonable accommodations. The information below is meant to provide a general overview of physical considerations, and if you believe you may need an accommodation, please provide more information in your application comments, or contact BOA People & Culture. The following considerations apply to this role:

☒ Regularly works in an office-based environment that is mostly comprised of sitting, and use of standard office equipment

EEO Statement

Caring for each other and the community are part of our core values. We are dedicated to creating more access and opportunity within the outdoor and professional industries. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace that focuses on inclusion and creates employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. If you think you meet most of the qualifications listed for the role you are interested in, we actively encourage you to apply.

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