Meridian International, a global tool and hardware design and manufacturing company, seeks an Industrial Designer with 3-5 years of experience to join its R&D team at the firm’s U.S. headquarters in Centennial, Colorado. Working closely with the company’s sales group and its Shanghai-based engineers, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative design solutions that expand the company’s product lineup.
As part of your application please submit 3 relevant work samples in PDF format or add a link to your portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop creative solutions for hand tools, storage, hardware and lawn & garden products based on established design principles.
- Collaborate with internal design, engineering, manufacturing and sales teams bring innovative products to retailers worldwide.
- Translate new design ideas or product updates into sketches, renderings, storyboards, prototypes, CAD models and animations.
- Understand and implement Brand guidelines across multi product categories.
- Create and present key design details and improvements to internal team members and customers.
- Develop, build and test prototypes
- Track current product trends and competitor developments in the hand tool, hardware, and lawn & garden product sectors
Software Requirements:
- SolidWorks
- KeyShot
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- MS Office 360
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in a physical product development environment
- Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent
- Understanding of core manufacturing processes – injection molding, die casting, machining, 3-D printing, etc.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to generate/evaluate creative ideas
- Team player and collaborator
- Ability to occasionally travel domestically and internationally
- Located in Colorado
Benefits:
- Salary Range: $70,000-90,000
- Hybrid work environment
- Employer provided health insurance coverage
- 401k match
- PTO
About Meridian International
Meridian International is a global tool and hardware company that designs, manufactures and sources innovative products for the hand tool, lawn and garden, storage, construction and auto industries. With a brand portfolio that includes Tactix® and Yardsmith®, Meridian International’s products can be found in leading retailers throughout the U.S., Canada, South America, Australia and Europe.
http://www.tactixtools.com/
http://www.yardsmith.info/
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