Job Title: Industrial Designer II
Department: Product
Job Level: L4
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for leading and executing the design of hardware products, contributing to the development of innovative and user-centric designs. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, user experience designers, and product managers, to bring concepts to life and deliver exceptional product experiences. This position requires a talented and experienced designer with a strong portfolio of successful design projects.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Product Design and Development: Lead the design and development of hardware products, from initial concept to final production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design requirements, identify user needs, and create product concepts. Generate design solutions that balance aesthetics, usability, and manufacturability.
- Design Strategy and Vision: Contribute to the development of design strategies and product visions. Translate user insights, market trends, and business goals into compelling design concepts. Ensure that designs align with the company's design language and brand identity.
- Sketching and Rendering: Create sketches, renderings, and visualizations to communicate design concepts and ideas. Use traditional and digital tools to convey the intended look and feel of the product. Iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and user research.
- 3D Modeling and Prototyping: Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed 3D models of product designs. Develop prototypes and physical models to validate design concepts and functionality. Collaborate with engineers and manufacturers to refine and optimize designs for production.
- Design Research and User Insights: Conduct user research, analyze market trends, and gather insights to inform design decisions. Understand user needs, behaviors, and preferences to create products that deliver exceptional user experiences. Continuously seek feedback from users and iterate on designs based on user insights.
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, user experience designers, and product managers, to ensure design alignment and successful product development. Effectively communicate design concepts, ideas, and rationale to stakeholders. Present design proposals and recommendations to internal teams and clients.
- Design Guidelines and Branding: Ensure that designs align with the company's design guidelines and brand identity. Contribute to the development and maintenance of design guidelines and standards. Collaborate with the design team to create cohesive and consistent product experiences across different hardware products.
- Manufacturing and Production: Work closely with engineers and manufacturers to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability. Collaborate on material selection, production processes, and design for manufacturing (DFM) considerations. Ensure that designs meet quality standards and are successfully translated into mass production.
- Design Leadership and Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers. Share expertise, best practices, and industry trends. Contribute to the development of the design team's capabilities and processes.
- Perform other related duties or specialized areas as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities/Qualifications:
- 4+ years experience in industrial design, preferably in the technology industry.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating successful design projects and a deep understanding of design principles.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and CAD tools.
- Exceptional sketching and visualization skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
- Understanding of user-centered design principles and practices.
- Ability to lead design projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to sit; stand, walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
The pay range for this position is $120K-$136K. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience.
Bear Robotics, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
