Mid-level Industrial Designer jobs in United States
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Material · 1 day ago

Mid-level Industrial Designer

Aruliden is an award-winning studio that builds purpose-driven brands, products, and experiences. The Mid-level Industrial Designer will be a key part of a project team, contributing to various stages of product development and design processes while collaborating with Senior Designers and Directors.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to the full design process including strategic thinking, inspiration-gathering, ideation, 3D modeling, physical prototyping, visual rendering, design for manufacturing, and presentation crafting
Take on a variety of projects—sometimes simultaneously—from quick sprints to large, complex initiatives
Work with Senior Designers and Design Directors to understand & translate priorities and help define the creative vision
Mentor younger designers, demonstrating by example and by direct guidance
Quickly surface any project questions, challenges, or ambiguities to senior staff or Project Managers
Continuously improve your hard and soft skills, surfacing any interesting breakthroughs with the rest of the team to ensure we’re continuously innovating in our approach to design
Maintain high quality standards for design, ensuring the work is strategic, aesthetically appealing, improves the experience of users, and supports business goals
Be a champion for ethics in design with a demonstrable interest in and knowledge of social & environmental principles, paired with a drive to continuously improve our impact on human communities and natural ecosystems
Help to build and maintain team culture, embracing the positive attitude and low-ego zone we’re proud to have cultivated
Pitch in with voluntary housekeeping, whether cleaning up digital files or tidying around the office
Suggest improvements to workflow or equipment
Strengthen the team with referrals to prospective clients and/or new employees

Qualification

Industrial Design3D ModelingPhysical PrototypingDesign for ManufacturingKeyshotSolidworksAdobe Creative SuiteSketchingHuman-Centered DesignCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

3+ years of relevant design experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional taste, ideation, and execution
Degree in Industrial Design or equivalent experience
Comfortable familiarity with human-centered design approaches and experience design principles and concepts
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Some familiarity with multiple stages of product development
Some familiarity with the process of liaising with manufacturers, engineers, and vendors
Concept, sketching, and rendering skills
Strong proficiency in Keyshot
Strong proficiency in basic Adobe Creative Suite software
Located in NYC or surrounding areas for hybrid environment

Preferred

Strong proficiency in Solidworks (preferred) and/or other 3D CAD packages (Rhino, Alias, etc.)
Familiarity with Figma, Google Suite, and/or Microsoft Teams a plus

Company

Material

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Material is a strategy, insights, design, and technology partner to companies striving for customer centricity in a digital-first world.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jenessa Hunter
SVP, Growth and Account Management
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