Job Description
Job Description
MID LEVEL INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Worcestershire, UK
About JMDA:
JMDA are an award winning, UK based product design consultancy with over 30 years of business. We service a wide variety of industries and clients, but our core business lies within juvenile products. The products we develop tend to reach production and launch into the market, so we see the fruits of our hard work. We strive for industrial design excellence and engineering quality in all our projects.
About the role:
As an experienced industrial designer, you will be expected to contribute to various phases of the product development process. This is a unique opportunity for a talented, motivated individual to join a company with big ambitions and an influx of projects to work on. We are seeking someone with proven ability, backed up by a portfolio of work from live projects.
You will work on projects for a broad range of international clients. You will be expected to contribute to various phases of the product development process, applying your knowledge of beautiful form and usability to conceptualise and develop innovative product solutions to a high level of design excellence.
This is a studio based role, albeit with some flexibility for WFH. The chosen candidate will be expected to attend the office most days.
Skills and Experience:
- 4+ years industrial design experience within a studio or in-house
- Proven ability to execute and deliver projects into the market
- Outstanding sketch ability with a portfolio displaying your talent
- Demonstratable skill at creating visually compelling concepts
- Understanding of mass-manufacturing processes and their limitations
- Strong CAD surfacing skills (ideally Solidworks)
- Capable to work around mechanical constraints
- An eye for the details, but able to see the big picture too
- Able to take charge and manage projects, timelines and client communication
- A team player, ready to share in the demands of a small business
- Willingness to support and develop the skills of the younger design team members
Other requirements:
- Must be a UK resident or possess a UK working visa
- Valid passport and a willingness to travel overseas as and when a project requires
- Clean driving license and own means of transport is essential due to our rural location.
Qualifications:
A degree in Industrial / Product Design
Application:
To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and portfolio (PDF) to design@jmdadesign.com