Industrial Designer at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A premier industrial design group is actively seeking a highly skilled Industrial Designer to join their dynamic teams in both Johannesburg and Cape Town. This pivotal role requires a creative and commercially-minded professional to spearhead product innovation by driving concepts from initial sketches through to finished prototypes. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualising potential design solutions, developing and refining working models, and presenting persuasive concepts to internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for an experienced designer with a strong entrepreneurial approach and a passion for shaping the future of product lines.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualise and develop innovative and market-appropriate design solutions for new and existing product portfolios, focusing on user experience and commercial viability.
• Generate design documentation including 2D technical drawings, 3D CAD models, and visualisations/renderings for internal review and stakeholder presentations.
• Build and manage prototypes at various stages of development, from quick mock-ups to functional, high-fidelity models, and coordinate with engineering teams for testing and refinement.
• Conduct comprehensive design research into market trends, material properties, manufacturing processes, and competitor products to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and manufacturing, to ensure design intent is maintained through to final production.
• Present design concepts and project progress effectively to clients and senior management, defending design decisions with a clear rationale based on research and technical feasibility.

Requirements:

• A degree or diploma in Industrial Design or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional industrial design environment.
• Proficiency with industry-standard CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, etc.) and design tools (e.g., Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite).
• A proven track record of bringing successful products to market, as demonstrated by a strong portfolio.
• Expert knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and production techniques.