Industrial Designer

Spectrum Brands' Home & Personal Care (HPC) Appliances business participates on a global basis in small electric appliances, shave/groom appliances and beauty appliances. Our well- known brands include George Foreman, Black+Decker, Farberware, Breadman, Juiceman, Russell Hobbs and Remington. Our products appeal to consumer trends for healthy eating, stay-at-home cooking, creating today's new hair style and much more. We distinguish our product offerings from the competition by employing forward thinking, innovative technologies matched with a strong understanding of consumer needs to bring to market high quality, superior products that delight the end user.

As an Industrial Designer, you will play a supporting role in shaping the future of our product lines and contributing to our mission of enhancing everyday living. You'll assist in developing the next generation of small kitchen, garment, and personal care appliances for some of the most recognized brands in the world, including Black+Decker, Remington, Russell Hobbs, PowerXL, George Foreman, Emeril Lagasse and more. Our Home and Personal Care division is at the forefront of innovation, designing and manufacturing cutting-edge appliances that make life easier and more enjoyable for our customers.

As an Industrial Designer at Spectrum Brands' Home and Personal Care division, you will be a part of our product development team. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing appliances that meet user needs, market demands, and brand strategies. Your creativity and design skills will drive the success of our products in the competitive home appliance market.

Industrial Design: Support design and development of innovative, user-friendly, and aesthetically appealing small appliances, considering user experience, functionality, and manufacturing constraints.

• Conceptualization: Create and present concept sketches, mood boards, and renderings to communicate design ideas effectively.
• 3D Modeling and CAD: Use industry-standard software (SolidWorks or Fusion360) to create 3D models and detailed CAD drawings for prototypes and production.
• Materials and Manufacturing: Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes, ensuring cost-effective and efficient production.
• Prototyping: Participate in the development of prototypes to test and refine designs, making necessary adjustments based on feedback.
• User-Centered Design: Conduct user research, usability testing, and incorporate user feedback to improve product design and functionality.
• Trends and Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor products, and consumer preferences to drive design innovation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketers, project managers, and engineers in multiple time zones to ensure successful product development and launch.

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design (BA or BS)
• A portfolio demonstrating the ability to transform user insights into great product solutions
• Strong sketching and visualization skills
• Proficiency in design software such as Solidworks or Fusion360, Keyshot and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with consumer products a plus
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• Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Knowledge of ergonomics, human factors, and user-centered design principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate across departments.
• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

Working conditions are normal for an office environment

This is a hybrid role which allows for work from home on Monday and Friday. In office work is Tuesday through Thursday.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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