Lead Industrial Designer

Dyson; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology design firm is seeking a Lead Industrial Designer at their Malmesbury campus. The role involves leading the design and development of product categories, managing a team of designers, and collaborating with global teams to create innovative design solutions. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, a degree in Industrial Design or Product Design, and strong skills in various design software.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Company paid Life Assurance

Discounts on Dyson machines

Competitive pension scheme

Purchase additional holidays

Free on-site parking

Free lunch

Free on-site hair salon

On-site gym and sports centre

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on design experience required.
• Must be highly skilled in CAD applications and rendering software.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Own the look and feel of products.
• Lead design for assigned product category.
• Manage a team of industrial designers.

Skills

Sketching

3D Surface Quality

3D Modelling

Communication

Diplomatic Collaboration

Education

Degree in Industrial Design or Product Design

Tools

NX

Rhino

Alias

Solidworks

Keyshot

VRed

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Dyson are looking for a Lead Industrial Designer to join our Global Design and Product Experience team. This role is based at our Malmesbury campus in the UK. You will collaborate with NPI teams to create innovative and market leading design concepts. You will champion design and user experience to other parts of the business. You will travel frequently to collaborate with our Research Design & Development teams as well as establish and build relationships with our global development and manufacturing network.

• Own the look and feel of Dyson's products.
• Lead design for your product category.
• Manage 1-3 industrial designers in the team.
• Quickly visualise multiple design solutions at a very hi-resolution.
• Ensure design alignment and consistency through-out multiple projects.
• Lead Design and Product Experience reviews with senior stakeholders.
• Be the voice of design while collaborating with Engineering and Product Management.
• Collaborate daily with our global network of designers and engineers.
• Negotiate and challenge engineering and product layout limitations
• Create innovative design solutions that balance visuals, user-interaction, performance, manufacturing, and cost.
• Sweat the intricate details of the design while keeping the overall design intent in mind.
• Develop refined 3D surfaces for rendering, model building, and production.
• Utilise digital and physical tools (models, physical rigs, renderings, 2D prints) to validate design solutions.
• Direct model making resource to accurately demonstrate and communicate solutions.
  
  A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of hands-on design experience.
• Incredibly skilled in sketching, form development, 3D surface quality, and 3D modelling.
• Highly skilled in 3D CAD applications (NX, Rhino, Alias, Solidworks, etc).
• Experienced in continuous CAD surfacing theory.
• Experienced in rendering software (Keyshot, VRed, etc).
• Experienced in 2D design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, etc).
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes and down-stream product delivery.
• Proven ability managing multiple projects from concept to production.
• Assumes ownership of projects and capable of working without close supervision.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to clearly present ideas both verbally and visually.
• Assertive and diplomatic - a great collaborator and receptive of constructive criticism.
  
  At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We are proud to be authentic, different and pioneers. We are driven by a desire to solve real problems and improve everyday lives with intuitive solutions that do more, but use less. Family owned, we are not restricted by conventional thinking; we explore, discover and learn for ourselves. Never satisfied, we believe everything can always be made better.
  
  Financial:
• Performance related bonus
• Company paid Life Assurance
• Discounts on Dyson machines
• Competitive pension scheme
• Purchase additional holidays
Lifestyle:
• 27 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Free bus travel to and from Malmesbury campus from Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon
• On-site parking
• Endless free coffee and tea, and a free lunch
• Free on-site hair salon
• On-site lifestyle Assist
• Electric vehicle scheme
Health:
• Private Medical insurance for all employees
• Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents
• Digital GP and prescription service
• Fertility treatment support
• On-site gym and sports centre