The Product Designer will develop soft goods products from concept to final production specified parts. This position is extremely hands-on and visually oriented, and requires the ability to conceptualize and design complex 2-D and 3-D geometric shapes. A background with some traditional art skills such as drawing and sculpture to supplement knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and SolidWorks is preferred for the position. A strong desire to learn modern production cut & sew methods, techniques, and machine use is a must.
Essential Functions
- Create design solutions and product plan, which is developed from the project scope.
- Support the creation of designs using 2-D concept renderings and 3-D CAD (Solidworks) drawings.
- Support internal and customer fit reviews/critiques of prototypes on the vehicles to achieve the highest level of product integration and functionality.
- Assist in all aspects of product design verification and reliability testing.
- Collaborate with Senior Designer to develop innovative new products, materials, and processes to evolve current product lines.
- Develop sewing patterns with corresponding product specification drawings/tech packs that ensure a complete, detailed and accurate sample build.
- Create and/or review drawing with critical information and tolerances for the correct manufacturing of the product.
- Ensure adherence to established specifications and standards pertaining to the product being designed.
- Gain understanding of production equipment, standards, procedures and core competencies.
- Assist with other tasks when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design (BSID, BFA) or Product Design.
- Proficiency with design related software, mainly Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Solidworks.
- Able to learn new computer software programs quickly.
- Portfolio demonstrating ID drawings and modelmaking skills.
- Strong hand and digital drawing/sketching abilities.
- Familiar with plastic & foam molding processes (injection, vac-form, compression, extrusion).
- A general knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Team player with strong collaborative and relationship building skills.
- Applied Lean manufacturing knowledge.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Availability to travel as necessary.