Industrial Product Designer

Company

Wine Enthusiast Companies is a Certified B Corporation and the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the family-owned company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media. Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division. Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala. In 2024, the company launched a travel division, which includes the Tasting Room Directory and Cork+Compass Travel. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. We bring wine to life.

Mission

This is a hybrid role with a preference for candidates located in the Tri-State area. The position requires on-site presence at our Valhalla, NY headquarters one day per week. We are also open to fully remote candidates who reside outside commuting distance.

• Own the full industrial design process—from initial concept and prototyping to final factory approval and in-market launch
• Design and develop original products for Wine Enthusiast’s branded line, including:
  • Wine refrigerators and wine storage units
  • Wine accessories (glassware, corkscrews, wine bags, etc.)
  • Custom and modular racking systems
  • Wine and bar furniture
• Create a consistent and recognizable design language across product categories
• Produce concept sketches, CAD renderings, technical specs, and factory-ready files
• Collaborate closely with Product Development, Creative, and Marketing teams from ideation to launch
• Work directly with our manufacturers to review samples, troubleshoot development challenges, and ensure final products meet design intent
• Participate in calls and reviews across global time zones, including occasional early morning or late evening meetings
• Travel as needed for factory development, sampling reviews, and product onboarding
• Contribute to packaging and brand presentation to ensure products resonate across digital and retail touchpoints
• Stay informed on industry trends, materials, and finishes to support innovation and commercial viability

This role reports to: Vice President of Product

Profile

• Industrial Design Expertise: 5–10 years of experience in product or industrial design within consumer goods, home, or lifestyle categories
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in SolidWorks, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools such as KeyShot
• Brand Thinking: Ability to build and apply a brand-aligned visual design language
• DFM/DFA Expertise: Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles, with the ability to adapt concepts to real-world production constraints
• Collaborative Spirit: Strong communicator who works well cross-functionally and with international manufacturing partners
• Executional Rigor: Experienced in managing the full design process from concept to production
• Trend Awareness: Keen understanding of design trends, user needs, and commercial dynamics
• Global Collaboration: Experience working directly with international factories, managing development and communication across time zones, including flexibility for late-night or early-morning calls when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with international vendors and sourcing partners
• Background in refrigeration or electronics manufacturing
• Experience with physical prototyping tools and mockups (e.g., 3D printing)
• A love of wine and the lifestyle around it