Senior Industrial Designer
Smith Optics
(Portland, Oregon)- Create and implement long-term strategic design plans across all product categories and consumer targets.
- Create design concepts and innovative product experience enhancements for internal and external development.
- Create 3D models, prototypes, sketches, and proof of concept models that effectively communicate design intent.
- Collaborate with outside design agencies and/or Universities to increase bandwidth and offer fresh perspectives.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to provide functional prototypes and presentation quality prototypes for internal and external presentations.
- Participate in market research activities. Translate observations from field research and focus groups into insight summaries to lead future concept development.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient with 3D Modeling package; Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator; Microsoft Office Suite.
- Functional knowledge of injection molding, metal forming and fabrication and common assembly processes.
- Must have strong creative and communication skills, manage time effectively, and build relationships across disciplines.
- Ability to work in a fast paced team environment is essential, with a high degree of flexibility and tolerance of change.
- Willingness to travel.
- Understanding & interest in youth related sports.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from an IDSA accredited school.
- 3-5+ years experience of product design. Preferable experience designing consumer products with an emphasis on consumer interface and usability.
Questions
There are no answered questions, sign up or login to ask a question
- Working in Fast Paced Environment
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Assembling Things
- Change Management
- Creating Innovation
- Demonstrating Flexibility
- Industrial Design
- Market Research
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Oral Communication
- Prepare Internal and External Technical Documents
- Prototyping
- Sketching
- Strategic Planning
- Working Productively while Traveling Extensively
- 3D Modeling
- Creative & Talent
- Injection modeling
- Metal Forming
- Metal Fabrication
- Managing Consumer Products

Want to see jobs that are matched to you?
DreamHire recommends you jobs that fit your
skills, experiences, career goals, and more.