Industrial Designer - Furniture
- Mississauga, ON
- $58,000-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
$58-80K
Maple/Vaughn
On-site
Industrial Designer - Furniture Specialist
CAD DesignerReporting to the Head of Design, this candidate will be innovative, collaborative, and possess a sense of curiosity to propel our vision. They will own the ability to use their knowledge and expertise to create the best product for our clientele, while working to innovate the experience for our internal and external teams.Responsibilities:Create new concepts outlining measurements, materials, finishes, and specs. This will be done in support of creating a new concept or in response to an existing one.
Develop concept solutions through an understanding of material, manufacturing, and structure, user needs, and business requirements.
Encompass client ideas into overall development process.
Partner with estimating, purchasing, and project management teams on the design and development of furniture pieces.
Produce concepts through a process of drawing, testing, and as needed refinement with internal design and manufacturing teams.
Provide insight and reasoning on development and design related issues.
Communicate product design through different media including sketches, mockups, and 3D CAD drawings.
Reviewing shop drawings and samples for production quality, fit, finish, and functionality.
Create design solutions using qualitative design research methods - Industry trends, observations, and product benchmarking.
Maintain organized design documentation for projects.
Participate in formal and informal presentations with both internal teams and external clientele to communicate design intent, ability to modify style and content, provide advice, and communicate with different audiences.
Skills & Knowledge/Qualifications:Think and sketch on paper in order to solve design issues.
Ability to be agile and adaptable to problem solving methods as project needs change.
Self-manage time, tasks, and next steps while paying attention to detail and verifying work.
Working knowledge of manufacturing process and materials as well as their impact on designs.
Proactively assist and involve others. Initiate collaboration and seek input from team members.
Comfortability with Mastercam, Solid Works, AutoCAD, Keyshot, and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills.Education and Experience:Bachelor of Industrial Design Degree
Minimum 3 years post-graduate work experience as a practicing Industrial Designer with a focus on furniture design and product development.***also open to CAD Designers from the furniture industry***Apply for this great position as a industrial designer - furniture today!This is currently for an active job opportunity. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters match you with suitable roles. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!