Industrial Designer
AMES Australasia
Date: 6 days ago
City: Doncaster, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Brief Description
Industrial Designer
Who we are?
You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we’ve brought to market. Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand. We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that help enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers.
At our core, though, we are problem-solvers. We put our customers’ needs at the heart of our decisions, and we have been first to market with innumerable innovations over the decades, fuelled by a combination of customer insights, in-house R&D capability, and carefully selected partnerships that drive us to be better.
We can do all of this because we’re really picky about who we choose to join us. We hire people who care about the work, and care for each other. We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit. We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF).
We are AMES Australasia. Want to join us?
Job Brief:
The role is fast paced and covers all elements of the product design process from concept through to production. Reporting to the Industrial Design Manager you will be responsible for helping develop and deliver exciting and innovative commercial design solutions for each of the AMES Australia brands.
Job tasks and responsibilities:
We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, commercially astute and creative industrial designer who is both a team player and results driven. In addition to your tertiary design qualification you will have;
In return, you will be remunerated based upon experience, with the opportunity to receive bonuses for strong performance.
Please ensure you attach a copy of your CV and if available, a link to a brief portfolio highlighting products and components you have worked on to demonstrate your design and technical ability, as well as explanations of your project involvement
Industrial Designer
Who we are?
You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we’ve brought to market. Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand. We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that help enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers.
At our core, though, we are problem-solvers. We put our customers’ needs at the heart of our decisions, and we have been first to market with innumerable innovations over the decades, fuelled by a combination of customer insights, in-house R&D capability, and carefully selected partnerships that drive us to be better.
We can do all of this because we’re really picky about who we choose to join us. We hire people who care about the work, and care for each other. We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit. We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF).
We are AMES Australasia. Want to join us?
Job Brief:
The role is fast paced and covers all elements of the product design process from concept through to production. Reporting to the Industrial Design Manager you will be responsible for helping develop and deliver exciting and innovative commercial design solutions for each of the AMES Australia brands.
Job tasks and responsibilities:
- Analyse market and trend insights and identify problems and opportunities
- Research and analyse competitors’ key product characteristics and benefits including patent searches
- Generate and communicate creative conceptual solutions using sketches and renders
- Execute technical design capability to drive commercially viable proposals that are both innovative and safe
- Provide technical support and assistance to other departments as required
- Liaise and communicate with various local and overseas manufacturers and suppliers.
- Conduct product testing and record / document results
- Work collaboratively with Global Sourcing, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to successfully launch products and branded ranges
- Coordinate efforts between research, strategy, industrial design, graphic design and product teams to deliver final product.
- Develop and present design concepts to stakeholders using a variety of media.
We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, commercially astute and creative industrial designer who is both a team player and results driven. In addition to your tertiary design qualification you will have;
- Industrial designer with 2+ years experience.
- Solid knowledge and proven ability in Plastic Injected Moulding
- High-quality surfacing skills
- Experience with manufacturers in the Asia pacific, and an ability to foresee manufacturing challenges that are understood throughout the creative and design process.
- A mindset for market insights and problem identification leading to new opportunity identification
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments to develop well scoped design briefs leading to creative and commercially viable problem solving
- Creative and stylish conceptual development skills and polished rendering and presentation skills
- Experience in design for manufacture with a strong understanding of associated costs
- Ability to understand & follow project design briefs with related costing analysis
- Proficient in 3D CAD software is essential (SolidWorks)
- Ability to create 2D control drawings with associated BOM's
- Experience in detailed design and basic mechanical engineering e.g. moving parts, lever mechanisms, etc.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques including injection moulding, HPDC & CNC machining, etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of materials including polymers, metals, etc.
- Previous work experience within a commercial or manufacturing environment will be viewed upon highly.
- Effective communication and influencing skills
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and budgets
In return, you will be remunerated based upon experience, with the opportunity to receive bonuses for strong performance.
Please ensure you attach a copy of your CV and if available, a link to a brief portfolio highlighting products and components you have worked on to demonstrate your design and technical ability, as well as explanations of your project involvement
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