Senior Industrial Designer

Smith Optics

(Portland, Oregon)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Ideal Candidate

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.

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Portland, Oregon
Skills Desired
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  • 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

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