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Job Description
The Industrial Designer I is an entry level position who assists the Industrial Design team in collaboratively executing product designs for the Q-Brands Team. This position may work for one brand, or a subset of multiple brands, and takes direction from Senior Level designers.
Job Tasks, Responsibilities, Accountabilities:
Product Design for Q-Brands
Complete design tasks and projects under guidance and collaboration with Senior Design Staff
Develop and execute product designs that are guided by established brand and product strategy
Collaborates with Senior Design team to assist with user scenario development
Collaborates with Senior Design team to assist the creation of Design Language Documentation.
Advanced Research and Design
Develops and completes at least one self-driven ARD project a year
Identifies bike and outdoor industry trends
Identifies problem areas and opportunities
Technical Skills
Working knowledge in design software for 3D modeling and visualization methods including but not limited to Solidworks and the Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to utilize multiple methods to prototype ideas
Working knowledge of bicycles mechanics and maintenance
Personal Responsibilities:
Creative problem solver and collaborator who listens to others ideas
Ability to utilize visualization methods to build consensus and drive strategy
Talented designer who always strives for great creative and strategic results
Delivers outstanding tactical executions on time, every time
Instigator, a champion of creativity, innovation, and calculated risks
Grounded in empathy and design research methodologies
Excellent at receiving critical feedback
A strong work ethic
Self starter who strives for great results in everything you do
Strives for the best outcome for QBP and Q-Brands
Job Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
0-4 years of experience in Industrial Design and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design
Ability to utilize appropriate visual tools for the application, whether that is 2D, Sketching, interactive media, 3D, or prototyping.
Exceptional Verbal, Written, and Visual Communication skills
Exceptional 3D modeling skills, specifically in surfacing, preferably in Solidworks.
Experience and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Autodesk Sketchbook
Aesthetic Sensibility, the ability to define and articulate strong and appropriate product form.
General understanding of manufacturing practices in welding, casting, machining, and molding
Understanding of bicycle mechanics with the ability to assemble and evaluate prototypes, component fit, and use.
Ability to communicate with international development partners via written communication
Self motivated and Detail orientated person
Modeling QBP Core Values:
Act with integrity
Be a true partner
Create something special
Deliver greatness
Keep the customer first
This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.
