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 bring to life innovative products that enhance the interiors, 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 to develop and deliver exciting and innovative commercial design solutions for each of the AMES Australia brands.
Job tasks and responsibilities:
* Research and analyse market leading product characteristics and benefits including patent searches.
* Generate and communicate creative conceptual solutions to stakeholders using a variety of media.
* Utilise technical design capability to develop commercially viable products that are both innovative and safe.
* Liaise and communicate with various local and overseas manufacturers and suppliers.
* Conduct product testing and document results.
* Work collaboratively with Global Sourcing, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to successfully launch products and branded ranges.
* Lead design projects and coordinate with team members to execute design strategy.
* Mentor junior designers and provide opportunities for skill development.
Skills and experience:
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;
* Senior level industrial designer with 5+ years experience.
* Proficient in 3D CAD software is essential (SolidWorks) with expectation of high-quality surfacing skills.
* Ability to create 2D control drawings with associated BOM's.
* In depth experience partnering with manufacturers in the Asia pacific, and an ability to foresee manufacturing challenges that can arise during the product development process.
* Ability to design for manufacture with a strong understanding of associated costings.
* Experience with basic mechanical engineering and cost down design process.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques including but not limited to; injection moulding, HPDC & CNC machining, as well as strong understanding of associated production materials.
* A mindset for market insights and consumer problem identification leading to new commercial opportunities.
* Experience working collaboratively with other departments and functions to develop well scoped design briefs.
* Ability to produce high quality visuals that clearly communicate concept and are suitable for external presentation.
* Effective communication and influencing skills.
* Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and budgets.
Above all, you'll be a terrific fit within the Ames family, sharing ideas and enhancing the already strong, friendly and hardworking culture, central to the success of our business.
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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