Klove Studio jobs - Product Designer

Job Description:

As a product designer you'll create a range of products following the design principle of the company.

You might work on new products or improve existing ones, and use your understanding of technology, materials and manufacturing methods to improve the design and usability of an item. The work involves:

• designing
• modelling
• prototyping
• testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• meet with clients to establish the design brief, including concept, performance and production criteria
• work on ideas as part of a team or developing design concepts using computer-aided design (CAD),being mindful of the client's budget
• sketch initial design ideas, brainstorming, market research, trends analysis
• identify the suitability and availability of materials
• produce detailed, final hand drawings and specifications or, more likely, using dedicated computer software (CAD) to produce design specifications, including parts lists and costing
• make samples or working models by hand or using computerised prototyping equipment
• test the design concept by computerised modelling or physical hands-on testing of models
• research materials, processes or market requirements
• arrange meetings and liaise with engineers and other departments, including marketing, to discuss and negotiate appropriate production processes, costs and commercial issues
• occasionally travel to production facilities to evaluate the feasibility of production
• make presentations to senior design management or clients, either when bidding for a contract or to present design proposals

Skills Required:

• a high degree of technical knowledge balanced with creative ability and a hands-on approach
• visual and spatial awareness
• commercial awareness
• computer literacy including three-dimensional conceptual ability and CAD
• knowledge of industrial processes, techniques and standards
• communication and customer service skills
• the ability to cope with the pressure of deadlines
• a willingness to build and maintain positive working relationships and to share information with others
• determination to achieve an end result, and optimism and enthusiasm when things don't go to plan
• the flexibility to travel abroad for work