Design Manager

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Everglades Boats is an industry leader in premium offshore fishing boats. Founded in 1997, Everglades provides the ultimate choice for discerning boat owners and knowledgeable big-water anglers. Everglades is a high-end, refined brand that makes a personal statement about the status and savvy of its owner by applying best-in-class fishing amenities, premium-grade materials, and a highly-refined fit and finish.

Widely recognized and respected in the industry for its hull performance and ride, Everglades patented RAMPCAP hulls are found throughout its model lineup. Receiving numerous industry awards and an unparalleled reputation for superior performance, Everglades recruits and retains the best talent in the industry.

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic, creative, and results-driven Design Manager to lead our Design Team and play a key role in shaping the future of our product line. This position will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of designers, collaborating closely with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to deliver exceptional boat designs that exceed customer expectations and reinforce our brand’s premium .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of industrial and marine designers; foster a culture of innovation and design excellence.
• Translate product vision and market requirements into compelling boat designs that align with the brand’s premium positioning.
• Drive the design process from concept through production, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to ensure design solutions meet technical, functional, and aesthetic goals.
• Gather and integrate customer and dealer feedback into the design process.
• Oversee design documentation, 3D models, renderings, and presentations to support internal and external communication.
• Stay current with marine design trends, technologies, and materials to ensure our products remain industry-leading.
• Manage project timelines, resourcing, and priorities to align with company milestones.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, manufacturing feasibility, and cost targets throughout the design lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Marine Design, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of professional experience in product or marine design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing design teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating marine or lifestyle product design excellence and innovation

• Exceptional collaboration skills and ability to work across departments.
• Deep understanding of materials, finishes, and fabrication techniques used in boat manufacturing.
• Proficient in design and visualization software (e.g., Rhino, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, etc.).
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing teams to bring products from concept to launch

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements include eye protection, hearing protection,

gloves, protective suits, dusts masks and respirators

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or

crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift

and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Employees must be able to work a 10-hour shift or more in one work day including planned and

unplanned overtime

• Exhibits ability to work cautiously but efficiently in potentially hazardous conditions

Team Everglades Perks

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• Vacation & Unpaid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Plan

Everglades Boats is a drug free workplace, and as such conducts pre-employment drug screening upon a conditional offer of employment.

Everglades Boats is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to , , , , , , , veteran or status

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future need for visa sponsorship. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.