Industrial Design Director
Product Ventures - Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828
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Senior member of staff of industrial designers with growth opportunity to lead ID team in the future Creative problem solver with the ability to tackle unstructured problems, build strategic frameworks and assist with the identification innovative solutions, even when faced with limitations and constraints Responsible for client satisfaction in regard to assigned Industrial Design deliverables, including project-based CAD & prototyping Supports account teams by accurately estimating resources and associated hours of team to ensure project profitability Ensures competitively superior work by continuing to improve upon state-of-the-art creative communication techniques including sketches, renderings, animations, mockups, prototypes, and presentations Effectively collaborates with account management, strategy & insights, technologies & development, prototyping teams Ensures team deliverables achieve objectives with high quality work on time and within budget Promotesteam knowledge, strategic thinking and skill development to increase quality, speed, and effectiveness Requirements
10+ years of experience as an industrial designer working within FMCG industry; structural packaging experience is preferred Bachelor’s degree in industrial design from an accredited school; master’s degree in I.D. and or design thinking is a plus Hands on abilities & proficiency in sketching, rendering, prototyping, presentation layouts; CAD proficiency is a plus Extensive knowledge in materials and high-speed/high-volume manufacturing processes; sustainability expertise is a plus Education in human factors (ergonomics & anthropometrics) and demonstrated abilities to improve user experience; expertise in universal/inclusive design is a plus Experience performing user research with direct observation of consumer behavior Strategic, direct, decisive, and able to effectively mentor & direct team in the successful accomplishment of goals and deliverables Ability to multitask and successfully support multiple client challenges at a time Exhibits talent for the creation, evaluation, and selection of aesthetically pleasing forms Strong presentation skills with the ability to present work in an articulate, enthusiastic and professional manner Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Keyshot, SolidWorks, or comparable software; Artios CAD is a plus
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