Product Designer (Consumer Products) at Yeiser Research & Development, LLC in CA-Santee-92071

Job description

• The Product Designer has a great passion for design, an innate curiosity, a love for problem solving and is committed to giving it their all. This role requires a unique blend of creativity with practical application, a passion for ideation, and the ability to lead and implement the development of unique and sometimes complex product. This position is responsible for the entire life cycle of a product- from the ideation, creation and delivery of a complete product.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of all product lifecycle processes for our designs, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, positioning in the market, sourcing, vendor development and product launches.
• Ability to source overseas as well as domestic
• Apply aesthetic sensitivity to form, detail, product and packaging.
• Develop, implement, and maintain production timelines across multiple departments, while launching new products each year.
• Exhibit and drive regular brainstorming and ideation practices to introduce fresh and innovative product solutions.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototype construction and final product development
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, developing creative solutions in order to meet delivery deadlines
• Manage deadlines, individual timelines and multiple projects.
• Identify areas of opportunity and propose solutions for improvements in process and product.
• Present and defend work within the Product Development Team.
• Lead communication with overseas and domestic vendors regarding product development and design, trouble shoot and cost engineer as needed.
• An extensive knowledge base of materials and manufacturing. Including hard-lines (plastic, ceramic, glass, metal, electronics) and soft-lines (textiles)
• Mentor and inspire colleagues.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Logistics
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in product/industrial design or related field.
• 2+ year’s experience in Product Design/Industrial Design.
• Good knowledge and ability to assess production standards, timelines, and quality of work being produced.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook
• 3D modeling experience in Solidworks, Rhino or Fusion 360 is a plus
• Drawing/Illustration skills a plus
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage project timelines.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines and time pressures.
• Project management skills from concept to completion.
• Strong conceptual and ideation ability.
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills.
• An aptitude in understanding visual, societal and marketplace trends.
• Strong visual communication skills-quick hand sketch, and computer aided.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented person who works well with others.
• Fabrication and prototyping skills a plus
• Enthusiastic curiosity and self-starting, proactive attitude.
• Ability to travel overseas and domestically as needed
• Availability in the early morning or evening to interact with overseas partners

Skills

Required

• Strong conceptual and ideation ability.

Preferred

• Drawing/Illustration skills
• Fabrication and prototyping skills

Benefits

• Pay: Salary commensurate on experience.