This industrial designer position will focus on cooking; braaiing products and appliances that are both modern and stylish. Reporting to the head of industrial design, the designer will be responsible for everything from the initial concept and design to the testing and subsequent manufacturing implementation of products. If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply today Job Responsibilities Research industry literature, attend industry specific tradeshows and build a knowledge base of product trends through conversations with production, engineering and sales professionals which will lead to new product design ideas Work with clients in order to understand design parameters within defined product categories and research the demographics of consumer product use Create preliminary artistic drawings in the form of illustrations and storyboards of product concepts, present them to the team for feedback and creatively use the feedback to refine product design Use CAD software to refine designs and create virtual models of products Create product prototypes that are both non-functional and working in order to evaluate their practicality Collaborate with a team of manufacturing professionals and engineers to evaluate product prototypes in order to determine production feasibility and costs Utilize computer-aided industrial design (CAID) software to instruct manufacturing equipment how to build the finalized product design and present to manufacturing department Job Skills & Qualifications Required: An analytical thinker who is energized by solving problems through design Baccalaureate degree in industrial design Robust CAD skills Independent thinker and worker who can easily adapt to a team approach. Preferred: CAID design and 3D printing experience Knowledge of engineering for mobile electronic devices Industrial Designer Job Responsibilities Herewith are the industrial designer responsibilities: Consult with clients to determine requirements for designs Examine materials and manufacturing guidelines to determine production costs Present designs and demonstrate prototypes for clients Work with other specialists to evaluate the accuracy of design concepts Draft ideas to get a better visual of design components Industrial Designer Job Specifications 3 years experience in industrial technology and design Knowledge of design techniques and tools involved in the production of technical plans, drawings and models Familiar with machines and tools and their maintenance Complex problem-solving skills