Industrial Designer jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Get ready for a dazzling experience with Hammerton! Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the heart of Silicon Slopes, we're a top-tier designer and manufacturer of custom decorative lighting. Our innovative designs, blending blown glass and metal craftsmanship, cater to the most discerning clients, gracing five-star hotels, award-winning restaurants, and exquisite homes across North America. Join us in redefining illumination and be part of the Hammerton journey!

The Industrial Designer has a pivotal role, focusing on translating customer ideas into tangible products through detailed specification drawings. This position involves close collaboration with the sales team, providing market trend insights, and effective communication with manufacturing teams. This position also contributes to weekly reporting on custom product status and educates the executive team on upcoming design trends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize cutting-edge software like SolidWorks and KeyShot to craft captivating concept images and renderings, breathing life into innovative product ideas.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their unique needs, translating their visions into bespoke product designs while ensuring competitive pricing.
• Provide insightful design and pricing feedback to both customers and the sales team, leveraging your expertise to enhance product offerings and sales strategies.
• Apply your comprehensive knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques to produce compelling 3D concept visuals that showcase the potential of each design.
• Establish and maintain efficient workflow processes and asset libraries, optimizing team productivity and ensuring seamless project execution.
• Act as a vital collaborator within the design and development team, fostering synergy and driving innovation through shared expertise and creative exploration.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth by actively seeking out opportunities to enhance skills and refine workflows.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment by consistently meeting project deadlines without compromising quality and creativity.
• Offer valuable insights and suggestions for design and process enhancements, actively contributing to the team’s collective success.
• Collaborate closely with clients to transform high-level concepts into tangible, manufacturable products, offering expertise in design, aesthetics, engineering, and construction methodologies.
• Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of material properties and types, guiding decisions to ensure optimal product performance and customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of SolidWorks and KeyShot work experience (in hardgoods).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly proficient in SolidWorks and KeyShot.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Exceptional knowledge of materials, surfaces, lighting, texture, and colors.
• Knowledge of product design process.
• Understand fabrication and construction process.
• Multi-task and work in a high-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Able to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for 8 hours per day.
• Able to lift 50 pounds to shoulder level.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• This position works primarily in a manufacturing plant environment with dust and moderate to high noise level.