Industrial Designer - Pride

Position: Staff Industrial Designer - Pride
Location: Duryea

Salary: $67,670

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To work cross-functionally across all company departments and product lines to produce cutting-edge product concepts and design solutions with a focus on aesthetics, functionality, ergonomics, and usability

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Collaborate daily with Research & Development (R&D) Engineering and Product Management teams to develop new products

• Collaborate with multiple departments including but not limited to Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing on concept generation and evaluation

• Responsible for the aesthetics and ergonomics of new products

• Produce physical models for hands-on evaluation

• Produce computer models of concept designs for presentation, prototyping and production

• Design production-ready CAD models for various manufacturing methods including injection molding, casting, and carbon fiber processes

• Design CAD models for concept evaluation using various rapid prototyping techniques including additive manufacturing

• Collaborate on parts engineering by providing input on A-side and B-side geometry

• Create sketches, models, renderings and other relevant presentation materials

• Proactively conduct consumer research

• Mentor Junior Industrial Designers

• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management

• Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training

• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment

• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be a self-starter, creative team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest

Must have the ability to:

• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

• Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team

• Visually communicate concepts through visual thinking, sketching, and rendering

• Maintain multiple projects simultaneously

• Prepare and build prototypes

• Create innovative aesthetic and ergonomic concepts for Pride's full product line

• Use hand tools, standard power tools and standard measuring devices

• Prepare and present to leadership, vendors, and users

• Travel domestically and internationally as needed

Must have:

• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

• Exceptional design, sketching and ideation skills with clear visual communication

• Intermediate working knowledge of Class-A CAD Surface Modeling with Solid Works or similar parametric modeling software

• Intermediate working knowledge of Top-Down CAD modeling with Solid Works or similar parametric modeling software

• Intermediate working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign or similar software

• Intermediate working knowledge of 3D rendering in Key Shot, Blender, or similar software

• Intermediate mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical engineering principles

• Intermediate knowledge of injection molding, casting, or similar molded part design

• Intermediate knowledge of industrial design methods

• Constant and keen awareness of the latest industrial design trends and manufacturing processes and techniques

• Basic understanding of production and manufacturing processes

• Intermediate model making/shop skills

• Excellent consumer research skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point

• A portfolio of industrial design work

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to perform usability-testing on a range of concepts and prototypes with consumers, technicians, and dealers to validate findings with new concept directions and modifications preferred

• Competitive research skills preferred

• Lift/push/pull 40lbs. preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of experience as an Industrial Designer at Pride Mobility Products Corporation, OR at least 3 years of design experience in an industrial design or R&D environment supporting design, manufacturing and technical processes

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