About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Industrial Design Co-Op position based in Springfield, Missouri. You will join the White River Marine Group team to work on projects spanning the entire product development process, from initial concepts to final prototypes. This role involves both office-based design work and hands-on fabrication, with potential travel to manufacturing plants or local lakes for research and testing.
What you'll do#
- Conduct market research, benchmarking, and voice-of-customer surveys to identify new product opportunities.
- Participate in ideation sessions and develop product themes.
- Create 2D conceptual sketches, renderings, and design presentations.
- Develop 3D CAD models for design themes and concepts.
- Design boat graphics, model designators, and upholstery patterns, including foam and material break-ups.
- Build physical study models and mock-ups to evaluate ergonomics and function.
- Perform design, manufacturing, and packaging studies.
- Work with cross-functional teams and participate in design reviews.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior standing in a four-year degree program for Product, Transportation, Interior, or Fashion Design.
- Proficiency in 2D sketching, visual communication, and 3D thinking.
- Ability to translate designs into physical mock-ups using common shop tools for foam, wood, cardboard, metal, and plastic.
- Experience with CAD software to create solid models.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Strong understanding of form and proportions.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- An interest in the marine industry is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Springfield, Missouri (Tracker Marine Base Camp).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is an outdoor retailer founded in 1972 by Johnny Morris. Based in Springfield, Missouri, the company operates over 150 retail locations across North America. It specializes in fishing, hunting, camping, and outdoor recreation equipment. The firm also owns the White River Marine Group and manages several nature resorts. It currently employs more than 10,001 people.
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