We have an immediate opening for a creative and innovative Senior Industrial Designer with a refined sense of style and aesthetic finesse. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on design, with the ability to conduct user research and possess a deep understanding of manufacturing processes. This role requires a mechanically oriented individual who knows how things are made and can manage multiple projects simultaneously. We encourage applicants to showcase their storytelling abilities and create a compelling narrative in their application process.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design and Development: Lead the design process from concept to production, ensuring that designs meet user needs and manufacturing requirements.
- Research: Conduct qualitative and quantitative user research to inform design decisions and improve product usability.
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective to produce.
- Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.
- Prototyping: Create and test prototypes to validate design concepts and make necessary adjustments.
- Presentation: Develop compelling presentations to communicate design concepts and tell the story behind the designs.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, engineering, and production, to bring designs to life.
- Documentation: Prepare detailed design documentation and specifications for manufacturing.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in a corporate or agency setting
- Expertise in SolidWorks, KeyShot, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft 365
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and documentation
- Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Keen sense of style and ability to create visually appealing designs
- Ability to create compelling presentations and effectively communicate design concepts
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and work environments
- Skill in creating compelling narratives to communicate design concepts and the story behind the designs
- A strong portfolio showcasing previous design work is required to apply
About Our Company:
Since our inception in 1983, Grizzly Industrial, Inc. (www.grizzly.com) has become one of the USA’s largest providers of woodworking and metalworking machinery, tools and related accessories, with almost a million square feet of warehouse space in two states. Grizzly products can be found in all sizes of shops, from the large industrial production users, to the smaller cabinet and machine shops.
We provide high-quality products at the lowest possible prices through strong internet and catalog presence. Grizzly was the first tool and machinery company to have a website over two decades ago.
Our Culture:
As a company, we value a strong work ethic and promote a corporate structure that is professional, collaborative, and organized. We place a strong value on respect, ethics and integrity and promote a positive, cooperative and fast-paced environment.
As an organization we focus on getting results, and in order to achieve results we remain focused on teamwork, maintaining high standards, and taking complete ownership of our work.
Compensation and Benefits:
For a complete summary of our current benefit offerings please go to: https://support.grizzly.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404709035415-Employment-Opportunities
Grizzly is a drug-free and equal employment opportunity employer.
To learn more about our company’s products and history, visit our website at www.grizzly.com.
