Designer/in (Hochschule)

Silhouette International Schmied AG; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Silhouette International Schmied AG sucht eine/n Designer/in mit Fokus auf Industrial Design, um Trends zu identifizieren, Konzepte zu entwickeln und 2D/3D-Designs bis zum physischen Produkt zu realisieren. Sie arbeiten eng mit F&E, Prototyping und Produktion zusammen und erzählen die Designstory mit dem Team.

Das Umfeld bietet internationale, dynamische Arbeitsbedingungen, flexible hybride/home-office Optionen je nach Standort Linz oder Wien; Benefits und Weiterentwicklung werden geboten.

Qualifications

• Abgeschlossenes Studium Industriedesign, Produktdesign oder verwandtes Fachgebiet.
• Starkes Portfolio mit Originalität, Formgefühl und Detailgenauigkeit.
• Fähigkeit, Ideen von Konzept bis 2D/3D-Design bis zum physischen Produkt zu entwickeln.
• Erfahrung mit Adobe Creative Suite und 3D-Design-Tools wie Rhino, SolidWorks oder Äquivalent.
• Ausgeprägtes Verständnis von Form, Proportionen, Materialien und Fertigungsprozessen.
• Aufrichtigkeit gegenüber neuen Materialien, Technologien und Produktionsmethoden.
• Selbstständige, praxisnahe und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise.
• Teamorientierte Zusammenarbeit mit Design, Engineering und Fertigung.
• Erfahrung im Eyewear-/Produkt-/Industriedesign ist von Vorteil – Potenzial und Portfolio zählen genauso.

Responsibilities

• Trendanalysen und Ableitung relevanter Designrichtungen aus Mode, Design, Materialien und Kultur.
• Konzepte, Moodboards, Skizzen und 2D/3D-Design vom ersten Entwurf bis zum physischen Produkt entwickeln.
• Mit Color Design, F&E, Prototyping und Fertigung zusammenarbeiten, um Ideen umzusetzen.
• Die Designstory erzählen und Teammitglieder, Marketing, Verkauf und Optiker begeistern.
• Mit drei Marken an zukünftigen Kollektionen arbeiten.

Skills

Portfolio-Analytik

Formgefühl

Materialverständnis

Teamfähigkeit

Konzeptionelles Denken

Produktvision entwickeln

Kreatives Denken

Kollaboratives Arbeiten

Education

Industrial Design / Product Design Studium

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

SolidWorks

Job description

AUFGABEN UND VERANTWORTUNG

• Explore. Track emerging trends in fashion, design, materials, technology and culture - and turn insights into relevant design directions.
• Create. Develop concepts, moodboards, sketches and 2D/3D designs from the first idea to a tangible product.
• Shape. Work closely with Color Design, R&D, prototyping and construction to transform creative ideas into feasible, high-quality eyewear.
• Communicate. Tell the story behind your designs and inspire colleagues, marketing, sales and opticians.
• Contribute. Become part of the development of future collections across our three distinctive brands.

ANFORDERUNGEN

• A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design or a related field
• A strong portfolio demonstrating original thinking, conceptual strength, sensitivity to form and attention to detail
• The ability to develop ideas from concept and sketch through 2D/3D design to the physical product
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design tools such as Rhino, SolidWorks or equivalent
• A strong understanding of form, proportion, materials and manufacturing processes
• Genuine curiosity for new materials, technologies and production methods
• The confidence to question conventional approaches, explore new ideas and develop your own design point of view
• An independent, hands-on and solution-oriented way of working
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with design, engineering and manufacturing teams
• Experience in eyewear, product or industrial design is an advantage - but exceptional potential and a strong portfolio matter just as much

For this full-time position, we offer a minimum gross yearly salary of EUR 60,962.30 in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Metal Industry. Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, we are happy to offer a higher salary.

At Silhouette, your ideas have the opportunity to become reality - from the first sketch to prototype and, ultimately, to a finished collection. With three brands and distinct design worlds, you will find a broad playground for creativity, ranging from precision and lightness to performance and contemporary expression. Design and technology go hand in hand. You will work closely with experts from R&D, prototyping and production, gaining first-hand insight into how exceptional eyewear is developed and manufactured. We offer an international and dynamic working environment with room to take ownership, contribute your ideas and grow both professionally and personally. Depending on your preferred location, the position can be based in Linz or Vienna, with flexible hybrid and home-office options. Beyond the role itself, you can look forward to a range of benefits, including team events, fitness offers, professional and personal development opportunities, a subsidized healthy company restaurant, modern office spaces and a unique global company culture.

For any questions, please feel free to contact Katrin Kappelmüller at [phone].