Industrial Designer

  • Redmond, WA
  • Posted 16 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Packaging Design
Sketch
User Experience
Visualization
Facebook
Computer Hardware
Brand
Mechanical Engineering
Conflict Resolution
Consumer Electronics
3D CAD
Problem Solving
Modeling
Unigraphics NX
Manufacturing
Prototyping
Electrical Engineering
Hardware Development
Supplier Relationship Management
Research
Augmented Reality
Artificial Intelligence
Industrial Design
FOCUS
MES
EES
Human Factors And Ergonomics
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Oracle Application Express
Apex

Job Details

Job#: 2072880

Job Description:

Industrial Designer

12 month contract. Potential for extension

Resumes due 5/1/25

Responsibilities

Lead ID for hardware development for a research-related product: form & CMF exploration, detail surfaces, cosmetic specifications, packaging design

Support Vision casting with senior leaders with sketches, storyboards, models

3. ID/UX/HF based Target Setting for research Skills CAD -Excellent parametric modeling skills and a willingness to learn NX

Skills

CAD

-Excellent parametric modeling skills and a willingness to learn NX

-Ability to work with engineers to optimize electrical components for hardware design

-Ability to rapidly create and update production level surfacing that meets manufacturing

requirements.

Visualization

-Ability to clearly visualize ideas through illustrations and Renderings.

-Ability to create story-boards.

Prototyping

-Ability to create prototypes that explore form, aesthetics, comfort, and fit.

Experience

-Consumer Electronics industry, preferably wearables.

-4-8 years of experience

Human Factors

-Experience designing products that fit on or around the body.

-Ability to work with human-factors partners to improve fit and comfort.

FB's ID Job List for reference:

Industrial Designer, Reality Labs Responsibilities

Design category-defining products, helping OculPortal/Facebook change the world

through design.

Help create the visual and physical language of our brand thru the design of our

hardware.

Utilize user-centric thinking and good aesthetic sensibility to align our brand to customer

needs.

Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams on complex technical

programs in a fast-paced environment.

Conceive elegant, effective ways to address ergonomic and mechanical challenges.

Key contributor of concepts and problem solving across multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelors degree in Industrial Design or a related field.

2+ years of experience as an Industrial Designer, developing consumer electronics or

wearable tech products.

Experience exploring and refining ideas through prototyping.

Experience in 3D CAD modeling.

Experience solving problems in a collaborative team environment.

Must have skills:

1)Form creation in CAD - Excellent parametric modeling skills and a willingness to learn NX.

2) Ability to rapidly create and update production level surfacing that meets manufacturing requirements.

3) Prototyping - Ability to create prototypes that explore form, aesthetics, comfort, and fit.

4) CMF, cosmetic specification

5) Ability to clearly visualize ideas through illustrations and Renderings.

Good to have skills

1) Ability to work with engineers to optimize electrical components for hardware design

2) Asia supplier management / partnering

3) Ability to create story-boards.

4) Experience designing products that fit on or around the body.

5) Ability to work with human-factors partners to improve fit and comfort.

Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects:

1) For wristband research product, the RL-R research group focused on interaction in AR and AI needs industrial design leadership to design the device.

2) The external codename for the program is "Supra"

Scheduled to run from Q2'25 through 2027.

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:

By taking a user-centric approach, this person will enable engineers and researchers to focus on the right balance of form and function.

Typical Day in the Role:

1) Hybrid role, >=3 days in Building X, Redmond

2) Multiple meetings with MEs, EEs, TPMs, Human Factors Engineers, relevant researchers

3) Occasional meetings with Directors / VPs

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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