CHOi Design Inc., a product design and development firm in Chicago’s West Loop is looking for an intern designer for immediate hire.
Job Description:
Title: Intern - Industrial Designer
Compensation: Hourly
Location: Chicago, West Loop
Developing/ refining concepts in Solidworks 2009/2010 – 50%
Sketching, ideation, research – 25% Assist designers in misc tasks and presentation materials – 25%
Requirements:
· Senior design student or bachelor’s degree from accredited industrial design program
· Excellent sketching and presentation skills
· Proficiency in 2-D Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
· Proficiency 3-D Solidworks software is an absolute MUST
· Familiarity with a wide range of manufacturing processes and materials
· Excellent communication skills, self motivated and passionate about design
Submission Requirements:
All applicants must submit a sample portfolio and resume in PDF format to jobs@choidesign.com.
Your portfolio should include several examples of concepts sketches, research studies and concept renderings (in solidworks/photoview).
CHOi Design will not accept hard copy portfolios and originals will not be returned.
No phone calls or drop-ins.
This position is for immediate hire and applicant must be available, in person, for an interview.
New opportunity with Nestlé Industrial Design
Good afternoon IDSA - The Nestlé Industrial Design team in St. Louis is looking for a 1 year contract designer to help us support our Gerber/Prepared Food (and Petcare) clients with structural packaging and consumer product design. Please follow the instructions below to view the job description to see if you or someone you may know might be a good fit.
We are strongly urging 3-5 years professional experience and this will require quite a bit of domestic travel so keep that in mind.
Thanks!
www.nestlepurinacareers.com
job number is nest-00013819 to apply.
Industrial Design Opportunities at Brandimage
Brandimage is one of the largest independent, multi-discipline design and branding agencies in the world, with fully staffed and integrated offices in New York City, Chicago and Cincinnati, Paris, Brussels, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Soul and Shanghai.
Be an intricate part of our expanding global Industrial Design team! You’ll work directly with our consumer and brand strategists, insight and research specialists, and graphic and branded environment designers on exciting projects for some of the world’s largest brands, marketing-based corporations and private organizations.
Specifically, our Industrial Design team in Chicago is looking for the following:
Senior-Level Industrial Designer
8-10 years experience in product design and structural packaging. You must display excellent drawing and communication skills, impressive 3D CAID and visualization capabilities, and a working expertise in human factors and usability, along with keen manufacturing knowledge. Client interaction, group leadership and a perspective on marketplace aesthetics and inspirational and technical adjacencies are all part of the responsibilities.
Mid-Level Industrial Designer
2-4 years applied experience in product design and structural packaging. We will put to the test your amazing 3D CAID and visualization skills augmented by your general application of manufacturing processes. You will be directly involved with the project team, exposed to the client and marketplace dynamics. Being highly resourceful, positive and passionate is mandatory.
Brandimage –Desgrippes & Laga
847-313-6382
http://www.brand-image.com/en/
Industrial Design Opportunities at Product council Ltd
Product council, a Chicago based industrial design firm, is looking for a CAD Designer to assist our product development team.
CAD Designer
The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills along with a practical knowledge of injection-molded plastics and other materials.
Proficiency in ProE and/or SolidWorks is required along with the ability to create complex surfacing.
Industrial Designer
Product council is also currently seeking an Industrial Designer with (0-3) years experience to join our team. The ideal candidate should have outstanding design and communication skills and demonstrate a solid knowledge of the product development process. Knowledge of Rhino, and/or (SW or ProE), Freehand or Illustrator and Photoshop are required.
Product council is a “user-centric” design firm creating products, brands and experiences that surpass our client’s expectations. The ideal candidate will be challenged in all aspects of the product development process and work on a multitude of products that range from consumer electronics, housewares and medical.
Product council Ltd l 346 N Justine St Suite 600 l Chicago IL l 60607
T 312.997.2388 l C 847.207.1840 l F 312.997.2148 l rsheldon@productcouncil.com l www.productcouncil.com
Industrial Design Opportunities at Radio Flyer
Advanced Concepts Manager/Director
Radio Flyer, is a highly regarded, privately held toy manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois. Recognized as one of America’s premier toy companies, this 90 year-old, family run business is known for producing top quality, beautifully designed products.
Beyond the classic red wagon, Radio Flyer has dramatically expanded the product line during the past five years. Each new product reflects the company’s longstanding commitment to quality, safety, and service. Having achieved record growth and increased visibility in the market place, the aggressive leadership team is investing resources and strengthening the company for an exciting and prosperous future.
To learn more about our company, please visit our Website at www.radioflyer.com.
The Opportunity
The newly created position will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company. Working closely with the Vice President of Product Development you will lead the development of the Advanced Concepts team – working on projects 1-2 years ahead of the product launch date. Specific responsibilities include:
- Investigate new materials, technologies, manufacturing methods for possible application to Radio Flyer products
- Evaluate consumer research to identify consumer insights for new product concepts
- Brainstorm new product concepts and lead the early development of new products from concept through to the prototype stage
- Build mock-ups and prototypes to evaluate the engineering feasibility of new product concepts
- Create engineering solutions for new product concepts and develop those solutions to a working model stage
- Effectively communicate design intent and project details to domestic vendors or overseas engineering staff (including travel to China) for preliminary costing evaluation.
- Experience with CAD and a variety of rapid prototyping technologies is required
The Requirements
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design is required with a minimum of 10 years experience designing consumer products. Above all, the individual must be an effective problem solver who is committed to producing products of exceptional quality and beautiful design.
He or she will know how to balance multiple priorities, and work toward big picture objectives without losing sight of important details. Organization, planning, execution, and follow-up skills are important.
Energy and enthusiasm are essential. The right person will be willing and able to do what ever it takes to get the job done. This position is ideally suited to an individual who is able to balance creativity with good analytical skills and stay focused on results – someone who enjoys problem solving, loves challenge, and is committed to continuous improvement. Warmth, honesty, integrity, and humor are important characteristics. Please apply online at www.radioflyercareers.com
DESIGN ENGINEER (CAD – Solidworks)
- Radio Flyer
Radio Flyer, is a highly regarded, privately held toy manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois. Recognized as one of America’s premier toy companies, this 90 year-old, family run business is known for producing top quality, beautifully designed products.
Beyond the classic red wagon, Radio Flyer has dramatically expanded the product line during the past five years. Each new product reflects the company’s longstanding commitment to quality, safety, and service. Having achieved record growth and increased visibility in the market place, the aggressive leadership team is investing resources and strengthening the company for an exciting and prosperous future.
To learn more about our company, please visit our Website at www.radioflyer.com.
Responsibilities include:
The newly created position will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company. Working closely with the Project Managers and VP of Product Development you will contribute to building a world-class product development department. Specific responsibilities include:
- Develop solid models, engineering drawings and BOMS’s for new product concepts.
- Create and maintain 3-D CAD Models and Assemblies using SolidWorks and work with overseas Engineering staff on design for manufacturability.
- Design parts in a variety of materials and processes including injection molded, blow-molded and roto-molded plastics, metal fabrication and assemblies, fabric construction and wood components.
- Create prototype parts of CAD models using rapid prototyping technologies and traditional model making techniques.
- Design complicated mechanical assemblies including components, mates, constraints and part interactions.
Requirements include:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering preferred, will consider Associate’s degree in related field
- 5 + years of work experience using Solidworks to create unique solutions to mechanical challenges
- Experience designing parts for a variety of manufacturing processes (injection molded, blow-molded and roto-molded plastics, metal fabrication and assemblies, fabric construction and wood components)
- Candidate must be an effective problem solver and able to effectively communicate designs to Product Development team.
Energy and enthusiasm are essential. The right person will be willing and able to do what ever it takes to get the job done. This position is ideally suited to an individual who is able to balance creativity with good analytical skills and stay focused on results – someone who enjoys problem solving, loves challenge and is committed to continuous improvement. Warmth, honesty, integrity, and humor are important characteristics.
To apply please go to www.radioflyer.com
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