Industrial Designer - Defense Hardware & Product Identity

Alta Ares; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Ares is seeking an accomplished Industrial Designer to shape the Look & Feel of our rugged defence products, from concept to industrialised solutions.

You will design the aesthetics to establish a distinctive identity, ensure high perceived quality in handling, packaging and field use, and collaborate with R&D, Production and Marketing. Fluency in English is required, French preferred; eligibility for French security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Industrial Designer on physical products.
• Experience covering the full process from concept to an industrialised product.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) and rendering (KeyShot or similar).
• Experience of manufacturing processes and DFM/DFA principles.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing with users.
• Able to work across R&D, Production and Product in a fast-moving environment.
• Fluent in English, French preferred. Eligible for French security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define the Alta Ares product design Look & Feel across the whole product range.
• Design the aesthetics of our products and give them a distinctive identity in the market.
• Ensure a high level of perceived quality: handling, transport, packaging and unboxing experience.
• Design for field use: battery access, carry handles, handling and deployment, operation with gloves and in degraded conditions.
• Build DFx (Manufacturing, Assembly, Usability, Serviceability) into every design, working closely with Mechanical Engineering, Industrialisation and Production.
• Produce sketches, renders, CMF specifications, 3D CAD models and prototypes, and take part in design reviews through to industrialisation.
• Turn feedback from operators, customers and demo teams into design improvements.
• Manage external design and DFM partners: write their specifications, review their work and integrate their recommendations.
• Support Marketing with visual assets for customers and trade shows.

Skills

Industrial Designer

3D CAD

Rendering

DFM/DFA

Prototyping

Cross-functional

EN/FR bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Job description

Alta Ares is seeking an accomplished Industrial Designer to shape the Look & Feel of our rugged defence products, from concept to industrialised solutions.

You will design the aesthetics to establish a distinctive identity, ensure high perceived quality in handling, packaging and field use, and collaborate with R&D, Production and Marketing. Fluency in English is required, French preferred; eligibility for French security clearance.