Industrial Designer

Fisher & Paykel Appliances; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global appliance brand is seeking an intermediate–senior Industrial Design specialist based in Auckland. The role involves delivering customer-value solutions in product development, collaborating with designers and engineers, and influencing design decisions. Candidates should possess a degree in Industrial Design, strong project leadership skills, and proficiency with design tools. Competitive salary and generous employee benefits are offered, including flexible working and staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous staff discounts

Life and disability insurance

Discounted medical cover

Superannuation scheme

Whanau/Family leave

Subsidised staff cafe

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence and build cross-functional relationships.
• Experience leading delivery of projects or activities within larger projects.
• Experience in model-making and prototyping is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer insight–led product development vision.
• Collaborate with Industrial Designers and influence product design decisions.

Skills

Ability to influence and build cross-functional relationships

Experience in project delivery

Collaboration with specialists

Aesthetic maturity and self-driven

Understanding of mechanics and manufacturing processes

Education

Degree in Industrial Design or Product Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PTC Creo

KeyShot or similar

Job description

Overview

Fisher & Paykel is a global, New Zealand–based brand with a strong heritage. We focus on people-centered product design and aim to be the world\'s most human-centred, #1 premium appliance brand. We are expanding our Auckland presence with a three-site campus, including our Global HQ in Penrose, a Distribution Centre in East Tāmaki, and the Global Experience Centre in Grey Lynn. Based at the East Tāmaki Design Centre, this opportunity seeks an intermediate–senior level Industrial Design specialist with experience in Product Development who can design customer-value solutions aligned with our brand positioning.

Reporting to the Head of Industrial Design, you will be the voice for the customer, delivering innovative, useful, and beautiful products that strengthen our competitive position.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team delivering a customer insight–led product development vision.
• Work on a range of current and future products.
• Collaborate with a team of Industrial Designers and influence product design decisions with engineers, representing design and brand perspectives.

What We Offer

Opportunity to move into a large, complex global organisation headquartered in NZ, with diverse challenges and ongoing development. Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for growth and progression. Generous staff discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products, life and disability insurance, discounted medical cover, access to our superannuation scheme, Whanau/Family leave, subsidised staff cafe, and free on-site parking. The organisation is recognised as a leading, trusted New Zealand brand.

This is a great time to join us on our journey.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence and build cross-functional relationships; able to communicate visually and verbally.
• Experience leading delivery of projects or activities within larger projects.
• Experience collaborating with other specialists to develop new designs, with both new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Aesthetic maturity; self-driven; able to work to tight schedules.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience in model-making and prototyping is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, parametric CAD (e.g., PTC Creo), and rendering (e.g., KeyShot or similar).
• A degree in Industrial Design or Product Design is essential.

To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter, and a design portfolio or website link (PDFs no larger than 10–15 MB).

Equal Opportunity

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.