What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Designer - Mid Level - Hybrid position at Outward Hound?
Relocation to the Denver Metro Area required, relocation assistance provided
Please provide a link to your portfolio with your application
Please provide a link to your portfolio with your application
JOB SUMMARY:
The Mid Level Designer is responsible for working with the design team on new innovation and execution of complex products from concept through production. We are looking for a team-oriented designer to collaborate in creating exciting designs across Outward Hound’s different brands. This role will have an emphasis on hard lines and 3D CAD. The person in this role must be a resourceful self-starter who is always looking for something new to challenge them.
The Mid Level Designer is responsible for working with the design team on new innovation and execution of complex products from concept through production. We are looking for a team-oriented designer to collaborate in creating exciting designs across Outward Hound’s different brands. This role will have an emphasis on hard lines and 3D CAD. The person in this role must be a resourceful self-starter who is always looking for something new to challenge them.
Key Duties:
- Work with the Design Team to create fun and innovative dog toys/products across various platforms and brands
- Quickly generate ideas through sketching
- Build proof of concept models and prototypes
- Conduct deep-dive market, materials, trend, and user research
- Participate in ideation and brainstorming with cross functional teams
- Successfully present and communicate concepts to the design, PLM and other cross functional teams
- Develop production-ready drawings, technical product specifications and provide comments/feedback on samples
- Create technical 3D CAD models & renderings (Solidworks or other relevant application)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- You understand how to communicate volume and character through sketching and have a portfolio that exhibits a level of mastery in form, function & color
- You have experience bringing a product from research/design through production to launch
- You know how to communicate creative notes clearly
- You have an understanding of branding and merchandising
- You have an understanding of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes.
- Former toy design experience (for dogs or for children) is a strong plus
- Proficient in CAD (Solidworks & Keyshot preferred. Rhino, Autodesk 360 also acceptable)
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within interdisciplinary teams
- Strong sketching and visualization skills
- Motivated, self starter who likes to stay busy
- Team player who has a positive attitude when given creative feedback
- Ability to quickly jump from one category to another
Qualifications:
2-5 years professional experience in industrial design or toy design background preferred
Degree in Toy, Industrial Design or engineering related field
Salary range: $75K-$95K DOE with 10% bonus potential
Relocation to the Denver Metro Area required
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