Industrial Designer

AT A GLANCE (OVERVIEW)

The Industrial Designer will help the Product Development Team for all existing & upcoming face categories through superior skill in product design, project management, & with a keen understanding of the brand & market's needs.

YOUR OVERALL MISSION & DAY-TO-DAY

Product Design & Development

• Assist in planning quarterly developments that are aligned with the business and/or brand objectives.
• Conceptualize a full line up of products consisting of existing & new styles.
• Develop a strong portfolio of profitable products that broaden the existing offerings, while penetrating new markets.
• Research & lead innovation in development by working with the rest of the brand team & suppliers.
• Develop and implement effective PR strategies to promote products and build brand awareness.
• Creating visually appealing product designs that can be used in PR materials such as press releases, brochures, and media kits.
• Police the quality of products that suppliers turn over.
• Support the team of technical designers to ensure productivity, good quality of work & accurate designs.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Directly accountable to the L1 of the Brand Management Division for delivering on Product Design objectives.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Visionary to provide expert insights and consultation, contributing to the ideation process and creative needs of the Product Development team.
• Ensure timely developments of products by working closely with suppliers and the sourcing team.
• Commit to proper turnovers of necessary documents to efficiently brief suppliers on new products & designs.
• Manage & collaborate with the Strategic Sourcing team for approvals, sign offs, product briefs, & quality.
• Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to understand the company's objectives and target audience for the launch.
• Work with the marketing team to develop a launch plan that includes timeline for different communication channels and tactics.
• Provide insight and recommendations on the best ways to communicate the product's value and differentiators to different audience segments.
• Assist team members to complete projects or meet deadlines as deemed necessary by the Manager.

YOUR TALENT (QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, Merchandising or any other related field
• Proficient & knowledgeable in both 2D and 3D Design, including Adope Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) and 3D modeling/rendering tools (Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot, etc,)
• At least 2-4 years of experience in product design, packaging design, or any related consumer goods design.
• Proven experience in leading end-to-end design across physical products, including components, packaging and brand extensions.
• Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and production constraints
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Product Development, Marketing and Supply Chain teams
• Ability to translate brand vision and business objectives into commercially viable design solutions.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring or providing design direction to junior designers