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Armstrong World Industries · 2 days ago

Architectural Product Designer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $78K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develops new products that meet the company’s standards of design.

Creates 2+ skunkworks projects per year that will be considered for commercialization.

Builds and maintains Master-CAD CNC content for all new product development.

Coordinates acoustic testing for product launches and evaluations.

Trains design staff on new products ahead of launches.

Supports new product development with site visits to review product, as necessary.

Supports Manager, Product Development with OEM Development through development of Master-CAD, product details, and manufacturing considerations.

Supports the Visual Designer in cutsheet graphic maintenance/creation for existing and new products.

Manages and executes design, engineering, assembly, and install of marketing installations.

Supports Design Team in shop drawing production and Engineering for projects that require additional product development support.

Supports Design Team in project-specific BIM model development, as needed.

Supports new product and R&D detail drawings for the Design Team.

Maintains sample CNC cut files and trains Samples on the creation and assembly of new product and R&D sample developments.

Prototypes of R&D and output from Computational Design.

Facilitates meetings for product manufacturing and assembly feedback.

Facilitates meetings with external stakeholders/vendors to ensure viability of product development.

Development of engineering for tradeshows at multiple scales.

Development of Marketing Giveaways, concept to production.

Qualification

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Parametric design systemsDigital fabrication techniquesCNCPrototypingCAD/CAM productionConstruction documentsForm developmentManufacturing processMock-upsMechanical aptitudeProject managementVendor managementRhino 3DAdobe CCRevitAutoCADIterative design prototypesIssue resolutionDigital fabrication in architectureArchitectural specification processBuilding codesCeiling installation processesCeiling installation toolsCeiling installation finishesProblem-solvingLeadershipCreativityTime-managementCommunicationVRay

Required

Bachelors/Master of Architecture with a focus/concentration on Digital Fabrication OR Bachelors/Master of Industrial or Product Design OR comparable industry experience.

3+ years’ experience working in the architectural industry.

1+ years’ experience developing architectural products.

Experience and comprehension of parametric design systems.

Demonstrated experience and results in leading product development activities.

Experience with digital fabrication techniques as well as CNC and/or prototyping experience is necessary.

High caliber sense of design aesthetic.

Comfortable in high tolerance CAD/CAM production via CNC, as well as the production of shop drawings.

Ability to read and translate construction documents, ideation and form development, knowledge of materials and manufacturing process, firsthand experience in mock-ups, prototyping & mechanical aptitude.

Able to prioritize and manage multiple project deadlines.

Ability to manage outside vendors, translate company’s needs, and maintain external deadlines of these resources.

High degree of proficiency in Rhino 3D and Adobe CC (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) required. Experience with Revit/AutoCAD preferred

Ability to develop, document, and produce iterative design prototypes in Rhino.

Understands how to resolve product issues and displays urgency in advocating for or implementing “root cause” changes.

General comprehension of digital fabrication in architecture.

General understanding of architectural specification process.

General understanding of building codes.

Working knowledge of ceiling installation processes, tools, and finishes.

Capable of taking feedback and translating it into objectives.

Preferred

Visualization skills in vRay, Enscape, Keyshot, 3DS Max, etc. also a plus.

BIM modeling experience preferred.

Travel: Minimal; approximately 5-10%. Incumbent will be responsible for on-site reviews of new product installations in the event of product issues in the field, providing feedback on processes and providing installation solutions.