What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Designer II position at Ideum?
The Position
We are looking for an Industrial Designer II who can work with our hardware Workshop team in creating a new generation of touch tables and other interactive products. The work will consist of drafting, prototyping with 3D printers, laser cutters, and/or CNC and other devices and/or materials, and revising and packaging drawings for internal and external fabricators. Our hardware is sold in more than 40 countries around the world. We are looking to revise and create new interactive touch screens and IoT products. This in-person position is at Ideum's studios in scenic Corrales, New Mexico (near Albuquerque and an hour from Santa Fe).
The candidate would work closely with our CEO, hardware Workshop Manager, product manager, and other staff. The Industrial Designer will report to the Workshop Manager at Ideum. This is a full-time, onsite position in Corrales, New Mexico. Our company survived the pandemic and our employees are 100% vaccinated (you will need to be too). We are looking for someone with demonstrated industrial design skills. The ideal candidate has a passion for design and materials and is looking for new opportunities for growth.
Qualifications
Drafting ability and experience with Solid Works, Fusion360, and/or Rhino
A minimum of 5 years of Industrial design experience
Excellent at translating an idea into a design
Experience creating prototypes
Can see a project through from conception to completion
At a minimum, basic knowledge of shop tools
Computer skills, experience with Windows
Detail-oriented
A willingness to learn new techniques and how to operate new equipment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to contribute to documentation and other written materials
Highly motivated and self-directed
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Extra Credit:
3D printing experience
CNC, laser cutter, and/or mill experience
Experience with electronics and/or AV gear
IT Experience
Experience with electrical systems
Experience with technical documentation
Experience in the museum or non-profit world
About Ideum
We are a multidisciplinary experience design firm that focuses on using emerging technologies in creative and unexpected ways. We create visitor-centric exhibits that evoke wonder, awe, and surprise, but that also tell important stories about science, art, history, and culture that have a lasting impact. We work with museums, educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and other entities throughout North America and around the world. Our firm provides design services, custom software development, media systems design and installation, and custom fabrication.
Our multitouch tables and touch displays are practical implementations of recent advances in multiple areas of emerging technology. Our hardware products are built to be used in social environments where they encourage interaction and collaboration. We take pride in what we design and build, and we focus on reliability and performance to create products that last. We’ve been a leader in touch table development for more than 15 years.
We are located in scenic Corrales, New Mexico (near Albuquerque and an hour from Santa Fe). Please visit our portfolio and product website to learn more about us: http://www.ideum.com.
Benefits and Incentives
Compensation between $60,000 to $75,000 depending on experience
Equal Opportunity & Eligibility
Ideum, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. This application will not be used for limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Should an applicant need reasonable accommodations in the application process, he or she should contact a company representative.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
How to Apply
Please include a resume, cover letter, and a relevant portfolio.
No phone calls or walk-ins, please. NOTE: *Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
