Industrial Designer

This position is a 1 year (12-month) contract, with opportunity for extension based on fit and performance.

• Salary
  : $20.00-$25.00 per hour
• Employment Type
  :
  Full-time 1-year (12-month) contract position
• Growth Opportunity
  : A successful probation period can lead to a full-time, permanent role and take on more responsibilities in the organization and become a decision-making member of the team as we grow together.
• On-Site
  :
  Hybrid position with 1 WFH day per week

Fishtnk Design Factory is a B Corp-certified, design-driven manufacturing company specializing in architectural products and fabrication. Based in the Junction area, our design studio and fabrication shop are under the same roof to allow seamless integration of design into our production. Under our brand aaline, we create high-quality lighting and acoustic solutions with a focus on sustainability and craftsmanship. We value roles and people who can grow with the company, emphasizing precision, creativity, and high-quality craft, and maintaining our commitment to design excellence.

You will be involved with ongoing client projects and the growth of new product collections. Working closely with our design and production teams, the person in this role will learn the ins and outs of each product and project in detail to prepare shop drawings for clients, develop 3D models and physical prototypes for new products, and support the design team with daily and future projects.

This role is for a versatile candidate who can work across 3D modelling software, technical drawings/documentation, BOM management, 3D renderings, physical prototyping, and graphic design.

• Collaborate with design & production teams for accurate and efficient 3D models that are designed for fabrication, including product-specific updates/revisions
• Participate in new product development for  collections from initial concept to prototype samples
• Package client-facing shop drawings/technical documentation
• Support the production team through BOM management/creation
• Lead specialty/custom projects for clients from initial concept to pre-production
• Research and development into market trends, precedent studies, and design opportunities
• Project/product proposals of concepts as needed
• Production assistance as needed

You, a suitable candidate, are a creative, adaptable individual with grit. You are driven to design and deliver outstanding work while being a part of a positive and welcoming team. This role requires a blend of technical and creative skills with the ability to adjust to an ever-evolving environment.

• Achieved a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent trade experience in Industrial Design or similar
• 1-2 years working in a similar design role
• Experience working in Fusion
  360
• Experience working with BOM management
• Experience working with client-based projects
• Physical prototyping from concepts to working models
• Creative eye for aesthetics and unique visuals
• Capable of reading and generating technical drawings
• You are a fast learner and welcome new challenges
• You are self-organized and detail-oriented
• You are a team player and will take leadership to initiate & coordinate
• You are goal-oriented and capable of achieving deadlines

• Working with table-driven design
• Experience in architectural design or architectural lighting
• Experience in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience in professional 3D rendering software (Keyshot, D5, etc.)