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2B Studio combines cool design and clever engineering to develop successful products for the marketplace. The products that we create add value to the user’s experience, and are designed to be intuitive, and engineered to be manufactured efficiently. We are all about good design and good business.
2B Studio is seeking a mid-level industrial designer in our fast-paced design consultancy located in Grand Rapids, MI. As a mid-level designer, you will report to the senior industrial designer in developing contract furniture as well as non-furniture products from medical related products to green roof systems. Sketching, 3D modeling, and digital rendering will be utilized to create original conceptual designs for client presentations. The ability to quickly express ideas and present them in an understandable manner is expected. You will participate in bringing products to life from the first sketch through production. You will participate in the entire design process. In addition to designing products you may also act as the project engineer in creating final CAD tooling data. If you take directions well, enjoy collaboration, are self-motivated, and exude creativity, please send work examples and a current resume.
Essential Duties:
– Concept development: Innovate and push forward new ideas
– Preparation and creation of high-quality presentation materials across a multitude of media
– Work closely with or without engineers to develop product solutions
– Validate/make prototypes and define criteria, specifications, surface finishes, and colors
– Lead design efforts of major product initiatives from concept to production
– Influence and guide project teams through the development and selection of proposed solutions
– Utilize and collaborate with external vendors to accelerate and enhance internal capabilities
– Plan and manage projects through generating Gantt charts and tracking project progress
– Generate client proposals/quotes
– Execution of research that require direct contact with consumers in addition to internet based research
– Mentor and manage student interns
Qualifications:
– 4+ years of professional design experience
– Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Product Design, a related discipline, or a combination or education and equivalent experience
– Mechanically inclined with strong aesthetic and color sensitivity – Highly developed conceptual, creative and analytical skills
– Excellent communication and presentation skills
– Demonstrated ability to work alone and in team environments Highly developed knowledge and skills for the following:
– Design for manufacture
– 2D Skills: sketching, vector, and raster artwork (Photoshop)
– 3D-CAD: modeling and rendering (Rhino, and Solidworks are preferred)
– 3D skills: Study models, proof of principle models and prototypes
– Public speaking and presentation
Business acumen:
– A basic level knowledge of competitive products (contract furniture preferred)
– Self-motivated and flexible
– Proven ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
– Ability to work independently toward project goals and timelines with little direction – Ability to occasionally travel
– Ability to present in English
