This is a one-year fixed-term contract, with the potential for permanent placement within Pentland Brands.
WE ARE SPEEDO
The world's leading swimwear brand, Speedo is passionate about life in and around the water. The brand's heritage of innovation derives from its leadership in competitive swimming, where more Olympic Gold Medals have been won in Speedo than any other brand. Unmatched in performance, fit and feel, we are also America's #1 goggle brand.
From the first splash, to every stroke, the genuine love and excitement we have working with the water is what creates exciting and meaningful relationships.
Speedo is not where we work, but is who we are.
It's watching a baby in the pool for the first time or our athletes make history. What we do is sacred to us and our connection to the rest of water lovers around the world. Driven by the challenge, not the glory. At Speedo, it is never enough to be good at what you do; you have to love what you do.
Speedo is a part of the Pentland Brands Limited Family.
We are Pentland Brands, a global family business bringing some of the most loved active and footwear brands to millions of people around the world.
We own Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, Mitre, ellesse, Red or Dead and we're the UK licensee for Kickers and have a joint venture partnership for Lacoste footwear. Our products are available in over 190 countries and are sold either directly by Group companies or are represented by licensees and distributors.
All our brands have their own unique identities and every one of them is powered by Pentland. We have more than 1,200 employees worldwide and we're always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic people to help shape our future.
We celebrate differences and give everyone the freedom to innovate and develop, be it through creative working environments or learning opportunities. Our brands are there in the moments that matter - being there for more people, in more of those moments, drives everything we do.
At Pentland, we're guided by four principles, we use these to make sure we're not only doing a great job, but we're doing it in the right way:
Success is a team game
With clarity and courage
Better as standard
In good conscience
We believe in building brands for the world to love, generation after generation. Your potential is our potential and together we can build and grow brands that last.
KEY PURPOSE:
This position offers the opportunity to engage with Pentland Brands at the intersection of innovation, product creation, and rapid prototyping. As the Junior NPI Designer, you will play an integral role in the process and execution of future concept product creation. We are looking for a passionate maker with the ability to ideate and work within our rapid prototyping center. The role supports multiple brands and focuses on rapid prototyping for both hardgoods and softgoods.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated creator, excited to work with a wide range of prototyping equipment and methods. We seek a dynamic, motivated, and highly organized individual with a genuine passion for Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Key Responsibilities
Manage print job scheduling, setup, and post-processing to ensure an efficient workflow.
Ensure consistent print quality by calibrating and troubleshooting printers as needed.
Assist in preparing digital files (STL/OBJ) for printing, ensuring proper material selection and build settings.
Collaborate with the design team to ensure prototypes align with design specifications.
Maintain an inventory of materials and supplies for the 3D printing process.
Explore creative use cases for printers to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing.
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience or familiarity with Stratasys 3D printers (Origin One & J850) or similar additive manufacturing technologies.
Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
Basic knowledge of CAD software and 3D printing workflows.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
What you will bring:
Passion for our brands across fashion, sportswear, lifestyle, or marketing.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Computer literate.
Ability to take initiative, own tasks, and work collaboratively with the wider team and agencies.
Organized and efficient.
Excellent attention to detail.
Adaptable and resourceful.
Strong understanding of customer needs.
Candidate Profile:
Strong team player with a natural collaborative leadership style. Not afraid to challenge.
Organized, with strong attention to detail, and able to manage time effectively.
Effective negotiator and communicator.
Calm under pressure, resilient, and positive in difficult situations. Motivated by working in a changing, flexible environment.
Naturally innovative and always curious, able to see the bigger picture and drive transformation.
Strong creative eye and taste level.
Intuitively aligned with Pentland Brands' values.
If this sounds like the perfect role, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay Range: $63,000 - $67,000 annually
Base pay is a portion of our total compensation package and determined within a range that allows growth and development within your role. Your base pay will be determined based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Speedo and Pentland Brands are an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, we have a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, applicants are asked not to disclose salary history information.