Senior Industrial Designer

oOh!media Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

oOh!media is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Designer to join our North Sydney Operations team. This hands-on role takes products from initial concept through prototype development, testing, certification and manufacturing specifications.

You will lead design efforts, work with suppliers and cross-functional groups, and help drive opportunities in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment. A tertiary design/engineering qualification is preferred, with strong CAD and prototyping skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in taking products from concept through to commercial manufacture.
• Proven ability to develop detailed design documentation and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of steel, aluminium/alloys and other manufacturing materials is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product roadmaps aligned with business strategy, budgets, timelines and available resources.
• Lead the development of new and existing products, including design, evaluation, prototyping, testing and manufacture.
• Develop detailed design documentation, technical specifications, drawings, materials specifications and engineering requirements.
• Manage project plans and ensure key milestones, budgets and product specifications are achieved.
• Design innovative street furniture and outdoor products that enhance the portfolio.
• Coordinate custom design, manufacturing and engineering requirements for special projects.
• Collaborate with suppliers on development, manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Conduct supplier and manufacturing site visits to ensure standards and safety compliance.
• Provide technical support for tenders and new business opportunities.
• Work with Business Development to provide technical solutions for revenue opportunities.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and manufacturing techniques.
• Review and improve processes to drive efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure safe work practices are observed across projects.

Skills

Industrial design

Product development

Prototype development

Design for manufacturing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Industrial Design / Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

We are oOh!media (pronounced “oh!” media).

oOh!media is the #1 Out of Home company in Australia and New Zealand.

We exist to make public spaces better and brands unmissable, proudly leading the market with innovation, creativity, data and results. Our network plays an important role in the communities they are located, creating engaging environments that inform, entertain and inspire, while connecting brands with audiences at scale.

We are oOh!media, and we are unmissable.

About the role

Based in North Sydney, we are looking for an experienced Senior Industrial Designer to join our Operations team and play a key role in the development of products across the oOh!media asset portfolio.

This is a hands-on role responsible for taking products from initial concept and industrial design through to prototype development, testing, engineering certification and manufacturing specifications.

Working closely with our Operations and Commercial teams, you will identify and deliver product development and procurement opportunities while ensuring projects are delivered to high standards, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product roadmaps aligned with business strategy, budgets, timelines and available resources.
• Lead the development of new and existing products, including design, evaluation, prototyping, testing and manufacture.
• Develop detailed design documentation, technical specifications, drawings, materials specifications and engineering requirements.
• Manage project plans and ensure key milestones, budgets and product specifications are achieved.
• Design innovative and commercially viable street furniture and outdoor products that enhance the oOh!media product portfolio.
• Manage custom design, manufacturing and engineering requirements for special projects.
• Work closely with local and international suppliers on product development, manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Conduct supplier and manufacturing site visits where required to ensure products and processes meet Australian Standards and required safety standards.
• Provide technical expertise and support for tenders and new business opportunities.
• Work with Business Development teams to provide technical solutions that support new revenue opportunities.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing techniques and industry innovations.
• Review and improve existing industrial design, product development and manufacturing processes to drive greater efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, manufacturers and other external partners.
• Maintain high service and quality standards across all projects.
• Promote and comply with oOh!media's WHS policies, procedures and safety culture, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to manage workplace risks.
• Ensure suppliers and subcontractors comply with required safe work practices.

About You

You will be an experienced Industrial Designer or Product Development professional with a strong understanding of taking products from concept through to commercial manufacture.

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience in industrial design and product development.
• Experience developing products within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of stage-gate product development processes, including concept development, costing, market requirements, prototyping, testing and manufacture.
• Experience designing and developing products using steel, aluminium/alloys and other manufacturing materials.
• Strong knowledge of prototype development and product testing methodologies.
• High-level computer skills, including 3D CAD and SolidWorks.
• Architectural, engineering or technical drafting experience.
• Strong project planning and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management capability.
• The ability to develop clear technical documentation, procedures and work instructions.
• Experience working within a technically focused and commercially competitive environment.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a broader team.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in Industrial Design, Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why Join oOh!media?

This is an exciting opportunity to work across industrial design, engineering, manufacturing and commercial development, bringing innovative products from concept through to reality.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of oOh!media's product portfolio while working with a diverse range of internal teams, suppliers and manufacturing partners.

If you are a creative and technically minded Industrial Designer who enjoys solving problems, developing innovative products and seeing your designs move from concept to manufacture, we'd love to hear from you.

At oOh!, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals

To be considered, applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents with full working rights in Australia.

Offers of employment are subject to employer-funded pre-employment checks, including police, reference, work rights verification.