Vari · 1 month ago
Product Industrial Designer
Coppell, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expVari is a company that specializes in flexible workspace solutions, having started with the sit-stand desk converter. They are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Product Industrial Designer to conceptualize and design innovative products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity and user experience.
Furniture
Responsibilities
Develop and execute design concepts that align with Vari’s brand, product strategy, and user needs
Create sketches, renderings, and 3D models to visualize design intent
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of designs
Conduct material and process research to support innovative and sustainable design solutions
Translate design concepts into detailed specifications and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Participate in product prototyping, testing, and iterative refinement
Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies
Research design trends, materials, finishes, and emerging technologies relevant to workplace furniture
Support cost-engineering and value-analysis efforts to ensure products meet margin targets without compromising quality
Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field
3+ years of experience in product or industrial design (consumer goods, contract or office furniture, electronics, or related industry preferred)
Proficiency in design tools such as SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or Fusion 360
Strong visualization and sketching skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Understanding of manufacturing processes (panel processing, sheet metal, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.)
Excellent sense of form, color, materials, and ergonomics
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Portfolio showcasing a range of design projects from concept to production
Preferred
Experience with user-centered design and usability testing
Knowledge of sustainability and circular design principles
Familiarity with design thinking methodologies
Experience working in an agile product development environment
Benefits
State of the art On-site Gym, spa-like locker room, and Chair Massage Pod
Enhanced paternity / maternity / Adoption programs
401k and profit-sharing plan
Personal time off / Volunteer time off
Team building events on and off site
Mentoring and career development
Education reimbursement
Wellness program and insurance premium discounts
At-home work set-up
Company
Vari
VariDesk® is now Vari®.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason McCann
CEO
Craig Storey
Chief Financial Officer
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