About This Role
This role is for an industrial and product designer who will manage new product design from initial concepts to manufacturing hand-off. Working for a fast-growing company, you will handle diverse projects across various markets and licenses, primarily supporting in-house designed solutions for the company's product portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Guide industrial design efforts through all phases of the design and development process, from initial concept through production
- Conceptualize, illustrate, and communicate new product concepts through quick ideation sketching, emerging AI generative visualization support (Vizcom, ChatGPT & Gemini), 3D CAD drawings (Solidworks), 3D Renderings (Keyshot), production support documentation (CMF), and preparing presentation & packaging visuals assets
- Participate in concept research, product definition, customer needs and reviews, feasibility, and specifications that lead to concept visions and product refinements
- Evaluate current and proposed products based on factors such as appealing appearance, design-function relationships, serviceability, materials and production methods application, budget, production costs, and specifications
- Synthesize research, aesthetic trends, and production processes to generate new concepts that possess the visual brand character and user experience of the products
- Analyze and translate consumer insights into tangible design solutions
- Help develop competitive product evaluations and benchmarking
- Conceptualize compelling ways of providing new value and innovation for customers and end users
- Possess strong visual presentation skills with ability to verbally pitch, ideate, review, and handle constructive critique
Requirements
- Highly motivated, energetic individual with a positive attitude
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design
- 1 – 5 years’ experience in Industrial Design / design development of consumer products
- Portfolio submission of work as primary designer on consumer products required with application
- 2D skills via sketching, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
- Proficiency with CAD – Solidworks required
- Proficiency with Keyshot 3D rendering required
- Proficient across Microsoft Office Suite
- Good working knowledge on plastics and tooling
- Possess exceptional time management skills; Ability to think under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Important Details
- Contract: not a freelance position
About the Company
Premier Accessory Group is a fast, nimble company with huge growth potential, specializing in in-house designed solutions for its ToughTested, Bracketron, Hamilton Beach, Energizer, and growing product portfolio.
