Industrial Designer

Position Summary: Main responsibilities of the Industrial Designer are to draft/design function of new and existing products as well as actively participating on multifunctional teams to advance assigned project through the design/development process and through market launch.

Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Senior Industrial Designer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing new products, advancing each idea from concept to market launch.
• Be a champion of the design + development process on each product, supporting work from a conceptual, technical, philosophical, and practical perspective.
• Research new materials and technologies that elevate design elements in outdoor products.
• Materials and Manufacturing Knowledge: Have a deep understanding of various materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies to ensure designs can be feasibly produced and are cost-effective.
• Generate concepts, 3D models and detailed part drawings of new products in SolidWorks.
• Create models + mock-ups that include rapid prototyping or hand built.
• Graphically present ideas that support and define design story narratives.
• Investigate evolving needs of outdoor products as they relate to both commercial and residential environments. Product types include both outdoor architectural products, lighting, and furniture.
• Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
• Collaborate with a cross functional team that includes design, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, marketing, and sales to bring new products to market.
• Communicate with outside suppliers to develop ideas for components that work with a product idea.

Education and Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in industrial design, with a portfolio showcasing a range of projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, architecture, environmental design or related.
• Minimum 3 years of new product development and design experience.
• High proficiency 3D modeling in SolidWorks, generating parts, assemblies, and drawings.
• Expertise in Solidworks, Adobe Creative Suite, and Keyshot.
• An understanding of Doc-Vault procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing materials and rapid prototyping processes.
• Highly creative self-starter with good organizational skills.
• Self-motivated pro-active thinker with the ability to quickly conceptualize ideas.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization.

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