Industrial Designer, Leader

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Design for Cooling and Motherboard Products:

• Take charge of industrial design and serve as the primary voice for industrial design within the Cooling and Motherboard product lines.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of other PC Components product lines and their interdependencies.
• Collaborate with counterparts overseeing different product lines to explore and suggest innovative solutions.

Conceptualization and Design Development:

• Generate and present innovative design solutions for new products.
• Utilize sketching, form development, and 2D/3D visualization to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Ensure seamless handoff of designs to engineering teams.

End-to-End Project Ownership:

• Own the project lifecycle from conceptualization through to production.
• Proactively drive project progress through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with engineering, product management, and other teams to ensure successful product development.
• Collaborate with design management and leadership to enhance design processes, methodologies, and design thinking.

Supplier/Vendor Collaboration:

• Effectively communicate with domestic and overseas suppliers/vendors to bring designs to life.
• Oversee prototype reviews, tests, and validations.

Review, Test, and Validate Prototypes:

• Conduct thorough reviews and testing of prototypes to ensure adherence to design specifications and quality standards.

Market Insight and Innovation:

• Stay informed about customer and market needs to identify new design opportunities.
• Propose design enhancements based on industry trends and user feedback.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• A BFA or BS in Industrial Design or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Product/Industrial Design or Product Development is essential.
• Professional experience in consumer electronics and computer-related fields is required; experience with PC components is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a team of industrial designers.
• Experience in PC components, such as computer cases or cooling systems, is a significant advantage.

SKILLS

• Highly refined design sensibilities.
• Strong conceptualization skills and mechanical aptitude.
• High creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong work ethic and drive.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of successful product launches.
• Knowledge of the PC gaming industry or related field is a plus.
• Exceptional skills in sketching and product renderings.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to accept constructive criticism in a collaborative environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, CMF, and product development processes.
• Proficiency in Solidworks or ProE and Keyshot is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Minimal travel required.
• Candidates must provide a portfolio or a personal website to be considered for this position.