Industrial Designer

Journe Brands; City of Port Phillip; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% annual leave loading

One paid birthday day off

Two wellness paid days off

Free onsite parking

Years of Service Milestones & Recognition

Job summary

A growing global company based in Port Melbourne seeks an Industrial Designer with expertise in Solidworks and a background in design consultancy. The role involves research, product concept development, and collaboration with engineers to create sustainable homewares. Candidates should have a strong commercial mindset and excellent communication skills. Employee benefits include annual leave loading and wellness days off, promoting a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years industry design consultancy or FMCG experience.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing product requirements.
• Commercial mindset with a customer centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Research local and international markets to identify trends.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers for manufacturing.
• Develop product concepts based on user needs and constraints.
• Design plastic parts optimized for mass production.
• Apply best practices for plastic part design.
• Select appropriate plastic materials based on various factors.
• Build and evaluate prototypes for fit and function.
• Support design reviews and product quality checks.

Skills

Solidworks

Surfacing skills

Keyshot

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

Industrial Design or Product Design Tertiary qualification

Job description

Journe Brands is a rapidly growing global company driving innovation in sustainable homewares. Our products don’t just look goo they make a positive impact on the world. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, along with strong partnerships with our trade partners. We operate in over 30 countries, offering endless opportunities for growth and career development.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Design and Engineering, at our brand new Port Melbourne facility the Industrial Designer will have the opportunity to collaborate in cross functional environment by working on the entire product development process from sketches, CAD, rendering, through to tooling development and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Researching local and international markets to identify new trends and innovations.
• Collaboration with tooling engineers to move projects through to manufacturing.
• Develop product concepts based on user needs, business goals, and manufacturing constraints.
• Design plastic parts optimized for mass production (e.g., injection molding, thermoforming).
• Apply best practices for plastic part design, including draft, wall thickness, ribs, snap-fits, and assembly strategies.
• Select appropriate plastic materials based on performance, cost, aesthetics, and sustainability.
• Build and evaluate prototypes to test ergonomics, fit, function, and appearance.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, manufacturers, and tooling partners.
• Support design reviews, tooling kickoffs, and production ramp-up.
• Iterate designs based on testing, manufacturing feedback, and cost targets.
• Ensure designs align with brand guidelines and product strategy.
• Assist with production approvals and QC reviews.

Qualifications

• Must have great Solidworks and surfacing skills.
• Must have - Industrial Design or Product Design Tertiary qualification.
• 5 years industry design consultancy or FMCG experience.
• Exceptional Keyshot, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop skills.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing product requirements.
• Commercial mindset with a customer centric approach.
• A desire to work as a part of a team with the ability to work in high pressure fast moving and agile environments.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Please note that we are not looking for mechanical engineers.

Employee Benefits

• 15% annual leave loading.
• (1) One paid birthday day off per year.
• (2) Two wellness paid days off.
• Free onsite parking
• Years of Service Milestones & Recognition.