Industrial Designer

WhiteWater makes products, but we are a service business at our heart, which means we are a people business. In this way, we excel and create value for our clients by listening to their needs, collaborating to develop solutions, problem-solving and attending to the details. Our culture, as you would expect, reflects these traits. We are a diverse group of experts, from creative designers to talented engineers. Whatever expertise we bring from all over the world, we listen and learn from each other because we are aligned with a clearly understood purpose. Together, we create fun for families globally.

We are seeking a talented Industrial Designer to be an integral part of a world-class team that designs and manufactures waterpark equipment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in industrial design and a proven track record in the fields of amusement and/or aquatic play. The primary responsibilities will include conceptualizing and developing innovative layouts, colour schemes and theming integration for our aquatic play structures. Interested in starting an exciting career with WhiteWater? Apply today!

Position:             Industrial Designer

Department:      Design Services  

Location:            Richmond, Canada 

Reports to:         Director, Design Services 

This role is also responsible for modeling and detailing the colour palettes of White Water’s portfolio of rides and attractions, from initial concept through detailed design and procurement. The desired candidate is detail oriented and must be capable of working with clients to create pleasing color schemes that will suit customer needs and bring their dreams to life. The candidate will also work to develop improved colouring processes and standards within the company. This role requires a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a time conscious office environment.  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, and develop innovative and engaging layouts for interactive aquatic play structures in response to customer requests with the goal of improving user experience, operational performance and safety.
• Collaborate with our product development and creative teams to generate captivating theming designs that enhance the overall experience of our play structures, aligning with current trends and market demands.
• Develop and implement colour schemes that enhance the visual appeal and thematic coherence of our play structures, waterslides and towers.
• Continue the development of standard colour palettes to be applied to our waterslide portfolio, ensuring consistency and alignment with design standards.
• Work with the waterslide design team in the application of customer-specific colour combinations to align with existing park aesthetic, customer preference or customer IP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing to ensure design feasibility and market readiness.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and materials to continuously improve and modernize our product offerings.
• Lead and mentor junior designers, providing guidance and support in design processes and techniques.
• Conduct regular design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained.
• Assist in the development of design guidelines and standards to streamline the design process and maintain brand coherence across all products.
• Support Project services in communication of design intent to project designers and engineers to ensure alignment between proposed concept and manufactured intent, including but not limited to; waterslide colours, waterslide theming and effects, tower theming, and interactive toys and structures.
• Colouring existing slide and slide tower models to coincide with customer colour choices.
• Creating slide reference packages for clients with the appropriate colour callouts.
• Photoshopping of designs and paint details onto the slides and slide towers as necessary.
• Proactively following production schedules, timelines, and processes.
• Respect for people with communication, consideration, and cooperation.
• Participating in and, where applicable leading, department training.
• Executing responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards.
• Responsible for own safety - Ensuring best practices are followed.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product design or related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial design, with a focus on aquatic play or amusement park industry preferred.

• Graphic Design or 3D Animation certification is an asset.

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD, as well as 3D visualization applications (3DMax, Sketchup, Rhino, Maya, Keyshot, Lumion, Unreal)

• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and innovative design solutions, with a focus on aquatic play structures.

• Proven track record of leading design projects from concept to completion, with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative and impactful design solutions.

• In-depth knowledge of color theory, materials, manufacturing processes, and safety standards relevant to aquatic play structures.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, Proven track record of leading design projects from concept to completion, with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative and impactful design solutions.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor junior team members.

• Passion for playgrounds, themed entertainment park design, water attractions, and creating memorable guest experiences.

• Must be capable of collaborating with and functioning as part of multiple departments.

• Willingness to learn – Follows instructions and works well with others.

• Willingness to contribute to a safe work environment by following all company rules and policies.

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Whitewater Competencies:

• Accountability – We do what we say

• Collaboration – We work well together

• Customer Focus – We know and respond to our customers

• Communication – We listen to and understand each other

• Authenticity – We are honest and trust each other

• Resilience – We deal effectively with pressure, are persistent and optimistic

• Flexibility & Adaptability – We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstances

WhiteWater is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of all employees and applicants and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

We thank all the candidates who took the time and energy to apply. Given the volume of applications, it makes responding personally to each applicant difficult, but please know we are grateful for your interest. We look forward to connecting with you through this search or future ones. All the best in your job search.