Product Designer

QualificationTertiary Qualification in Product Design, Manufacturing Design Engineering or relevant fieldRequirementsMinimum 5 years' experience in industrial product designPrevious experience in tool design and maintenance would be an added advantageCreativity in mixing up colours, shapes and techniquesHands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) toolsGood knowledge of 3D Modelling SoftwareExperience with design programs (like Illustrator and Sketch)DutiesIdentify opportunities for new products.Analyse how a new product ties in with market needs and consumer preferences.Set design requirements based on briefs from internal teams and external partners.Research materials and techniques.Sketch drafts on paper or digitally (for example, using CAD)Use 3D modelling software to design products and components.Produce prototypes and test functionality.Improve the design of existing products.Review existing tooling and moulds to improve performance and productivity in the operations.Gather feedback from product users.