Industrial Designer

Description

Britten is a veteran-owned (VSOB) creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35 years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper.

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We’ve built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch.

What We Seek...

We are looking for a career-minded Industrial Designer to develop innovative designs to support our diverse product offering. The Design Engineer will work independently and as a member of the team developing designs from concept to reality. Additionally, the Industrial Designer will provide design leadership to the organization and its subsidiaries.

This position requires a detail oriented and creative individual. The work involves adapting proven products to new projects and developing new solutions where needed. There is a focus on self-direction, freedom of ideas, and creative solutions.
 

The Industrial Designer position will be rewarding to someone with an aptitude for creativity, leadership and a resourceful mindset. The right candidate will have a professional demeanor and make sound, well thought-out decisions to ensure internal and external client needs are met.

We want people who align with and can live our core values:

We Say Yes

We Hustle

We Think Bigger

We Keep Promises

We Build People Up

Job Summary and Job Functions

• Consistently and efficiently developed innovative designs and processes to support the growth of the organization 
• Provide design leadership to the organization and its subsidiaries 
• Manages the design aspects of a project from start to finish 
• Designs client solutions using our all Britten product lines to support a wide range of clients, events, and complex projects
• Creates 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings to support the manufacture of products 
• Masters Britten Inc software systems, processes and procedures quickly, and consistently shares ideas for improvement 
• Continuously seeks out ways to increase the profitability of the organization 
• Maintains a high level of respect and communication with internal and external clients. 
• Has an intimate knowledge of their projects throughout all stages of planning and production  
• Utilizes current industry trends, materials, and technologies to provide the client with creative solutions 
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to be exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design preferred, Bachelor's Degree in related engineering or design fields considered with appropriate experience 
• Proficient using Fusion 360, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Products 
• Experience in other CAD software strongly considered
• Fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, and/or construction experience preferred 
• Sees challenges as opportunities and enjoys discovering solutions to overcome them 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Positive and professional attitude 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently 
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment working atmosphere
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Performing and assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness work
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Light work that includes moving or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds
• Travel as required to support event activations

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive hourly rate and/or salary is being offered and a full benefits package for all full-time positions.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies)
• Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities

Britten, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristics as protected by federal, state or local law. Britten, Inc. is a drug free employer.