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Product Designer

LAKE MACQUARIE area

Full time, permanent (flexible hours)

Salary $80 - 90k p.a. (negotiable)

Great opportunity to join the team at this award-winning product design consultancy, based in in the Lake Macquarie area. Working on exciting projects with diverse clients, as Product Designer you will see projects from ideation and concept stage through to delivery. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and are passionate about designing high quality, cutting edge industrial and consumer products, this is the role for you.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established product design consultancy looking to grow the studio team. Servicing the aeronautic, sporting equipment, industrial equipment, medical device, consumer electronic, homeware, advertising, point of purchase, transport and commercial interior sectors, they design and develop commercially viable products using their in-house manufacturing facility. The highly motivated, sociable team are committed to designing and delivering innovative products, whilst nurturing a healthy work/life balance.

The Role

In this Product Designer role, you will be responsible for taking on projects from the ideation and concepting stage through to delivery. The successful candidate will have a high level of initiative, extensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques, experience in prototyping and product testing, an innovative mindset and a drive to go above and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct design research and product ideation

  
  



• Produce detailed 3D designs and 2D drawings using Solidworks

  
  



• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings

  
  



• Create high-quality conceptual renderings and presentations for client meetings/proposals

  
  



• Create test rigs and prototypes using 3D printers, CNC routers and various tools/equipment

  
  



• Complete comprehensive design testing and validation of projects

  
  



• Liaise directly with suppliers on costing, quality control, technical challenges, and delivery of manufactured products

  
  



• Project management

  
  



• Design and development of industrial, commercial, consumer and mechanical products

  
  



• Clearly communicate with others on work progress and delivery timelines

  
  

Skills and experience

With at least two years' experience in a similar role, you'll have:

* Diploma or bachelor's degree in Industrial/Product Design or equivalent experience

* Ability to independently manage a workload of complex and diverse activities

* Demonstrated experience in Solidworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keyshot, Word, Excel, Cura

* Exceptional attention to detail and time management

* Ability to deliver to deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment

* A portfolio that showcases real world expertise in all aspects of the design process

* A high level of initiative, whatever it takes attitude and a desire to learn and grow

* Proficiency in 3D printing and workshop equipment

N.B. You must hold full, unrestricted and ongoing rights to work in Australia to be eligible for this role.