srch 11096: Senior Industrial Designer - Physical Experience Design
Senior Industrial Designer – Physical Experience Design
New York, New York
Search # 11090
Are you a seasoned design leader with strategic innovation and creative problem solving abilities? Do you have experience creating designs that are sympathetic to, and in harmony with, the physical, human experiences within the home?
Yeh IDeology is a boutique Talent Strategy, Career Coaching, and Recruitment firm specializing in design and strategy creatives. We’re currently working with an innovative company focused in the future of housing looking to fill a Senior Industrial Designer position in New York, NY - they are currently working on integrating the innovation of products and technologies to the accessible housing environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design
*Concepting – come up with the key ideas that drive a project and the supporting ideas needed to implement them in various channels
*Produce floorplans, layouts, and detailed presentation decks
*Build scale models where required
*Develop systematic and rigorous experience documents – journey maps, storyboards, functional specifications, data models parameters, etc.
Execution
*Ensure that the execution of assigned projects aligns with brand strategy, project schedules and project budgets
*Maintain and nurture positive relationships with vendors, contractors, and external design agencies
*Quality Assurance – track and monitor progress on development and quality of the customer experience
*Identify and propose solutions to resolve issues that can impact project schedule, cost, or design integrity on multiple projects. Inform and incorporate feedback to project team
Mentorship
*Lead the creative efforts on projects, developing overall design concepts and design presentation strategies
*Mentor and provide creative direction to design teams
*Act as the primary design interface with internal clients and external consultants
SKILLS
Design
* Extraordinary ability to design mechanical & functional components
*Proven creative skill in designing and developing outstanding home experiences
*Practical experience in application of service design methods (e. g. User Interviews, Contextual Inquiry, Competitor Benchmark, Stakeholder Map, Personas, Customer Journey, Service Blueprint, Experience Flows, Enactments, etc.)
*Confidence in defining, documenting and communicating end-to-end experiences
*Strong storytelling, persuading and influencing skills
Execution
*Strong and confident visualization skills from pen to pixel
*High level of software proficiency (Adobe CS and other prototyping tools)
QUALIFICATIONS
*BA or BS degree required preferably in industrial design, interior design, and/or architecture
*Minimum 5+ years of global experience design for spaces
*Proven track record in creative strategy and brand/retail positioning projects
*Demonstrated hands-on skill in 2D and 3D modeling and prototyping and working knowledge of color and design principles
*Current knowledge of industry trends
*Current knowledge of furniture design, modular design, and/or workspace design
Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to each candidate. Please no phone calls.