Industrial Designer II
$75,006–$109,404 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Acquire technical requirements for products and conduct in-depth qualitative research through interviews and co-creative sessions. Synthesize findings into key arguments and present them to the Industrial Design Manager while developing 3D models, sketches, and prototypes using CAD and hand-drawing. Collaborate with engineers, marketing, and product management to ensure designs are feasible and aligned with business goals, engaging in brainstorm sessions to produce meaningful concepts. Assist in the creation of presentations and documentation to communicate ideas to stakeholders, staying updated on industry trends and manufacturing techniques. Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes while maintaining a professional group dynamic. This hybrid role requires 3 days in-office and proficiency in SolidWorks, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design from an accredited institution
- 3-6 years of experience in product development
- Excellent understanding of complex 3-dimensional forms
- Strong understanding of mechanisms, materials, manufacturing processes, and ergonomics
- Good understanding of graphic design, and an ability to create simple layouts that complement Humanscale's aesthetic
- Comfortable building mock-ups/prototypes and reiterating as necessary
- Comfortable with basic power tools
- Strong sketching and prototyping skills
- Ability to communicate design concepts clearly and effectively
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences through various media, including: Clear and concise language, Well-developed drawing skills, Digital image manipulation
- Innate drive to master new problems thoroughly and quickly
- Well-developed research capabilities to perform in-depth qualitative research, including: Reviewing existing research, Planning research goals, Performing qualitative interviews and co-creative design research, Analyzing research observations
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and distill it down to key findings
- Passion for innovation, creativity, and user-centered design
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to do repetitive bending and stretching
- Must be comfortable working with power tools
- This position is hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Rhino
- Proficiency in KeyShot or equivalent 3D rendering software
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
- Proficiency in Figma to create and organize project boards
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Alias or equivalent surfacing tools is a plus
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