Sr Industrial Designer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
DIRTT is a global leader in industrialized construction. Our system of physical products and digital tools empowers organizations—alongside construction and design leaders—to build high-performing, adaptable interior environments.
Operating across workplace, healthcare, education, and public sector markets, DIRTT provides total design freedom and greater certainty in cost, schedule, and outcomes.
We are a highly motivated group of individuals who embrace the company’s entrepreneurial spirit. Everyone is hands-on, regardless of role. We celebrate our successes together, work hard, have fun, and treat one another with respect.
Who You Are
The Senior Industrial Designer plays a pivotal role in delivering DIRTT world-class products. The Senior Industrial Designer is responsible for mentoring the team of Product Designers to ensure all new and improved products are designed within the DIRTT DNA and product families. The Senior Lead Designer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and researchers to drive the design vision from concept to implementation.
The Senior Lead Product Designer will leverage their experience to guide, mentor and offer consultation to product designers.
What You’ll Do
Mentor Product Designers, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success and professional
Help determine the design strategy and direction for our products, aligning with the company's
Identify opportunities for new products and aid the creation of the business
Identify opportunities for improving or retiring existing products.
Collaborate with product managers to prioritize design projects, ensuring they align with market expectations and business
Determine design requirements based on briefs from internal teams and external
Generate creative and innovative design concepts which align with consumer needs and project
Present design proposals to stakeholders for feedback and
Employ Design Thinking and Agile methodologies to meet target
Lead and participate in design charrettes and critiques for collaborative design
Conduct research to gain insights into user behavior and preferences, integrating findings into the design
Create 3D models, CAD drawings, prototypes, and manufacturing information, maintaining a high level of design quality, consistency, functionality, ergonomics, and manufacturing standards.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA); designing parts, components, and products for ease of manufacturing and assembly by simplifying, optimizing, and refining the product design.
Design for the Environment (DFE); designing for sustainability, considering the whole life cycle by consideration of materials selection, sourcing, packaging and disposal and their environmental impacts.
Research and recommend appropriate materials and manufacturing processes which align with the product pricing strategy, project budget and requirements.
Oversee the development of prototypes and mock-ups to test and validate design Collaborate with engineering, production, and installation teams to refine designs based on feedback.
Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for internal and external stakeholder teams, including solution support, software developers, order engineering, marketing and communications, project management and construction
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, production, installers, and product managers, to ensure seamless project execution from concept to production.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to continuously improve design processes and outcomes.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
Degree, diploma or professional equivalent in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering, or a related design discipline field.
Proven experience (10+ years) in product design, with a track record of successful product launches.
A strong portfolio showcasing a range of successful product designs.
Experience in the manufacturing of products a must.
Experience in interior construction is a strong asset.
Proficiency in 3D…
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