Industrial Design Manager, SEA

At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We’re creative, collaborative, practical and enthusiastic. But most of all we’re hugely passionate about what we do. Dyson offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to invent, design and develop market leading products for the global market. By working in our world-class research, design and development (RDD) department, these individuals have the opportunity to work alongside leading technical specialists and highly motivated creative people to create products which fulfil our ambition of being truly different and better than our competitors.

About the role:

Dyson is looking for an experienced Industrial Design Manager at our Singapore Campus. As the Industrial Design Manager (SEA), you will report into the Head of Industrial Design within the Global Design and Product Experience team and manage the local Industrial design team in our Singapore office. You will be responsible for Dyson’s entire product portfolio across all categories whilst championing design and user experience to other parts of the business. You will be highly knowledgeable of production, manufacturing processes, and materials development. You will look beyond legacy and challenge expected product execution in order to elevate the design intent. 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.

Lead, build, and mentor our Industrial Design team in Singapore

Own the look and feel of Dyson’s products

Constantly aware of the latest challenges and potential opportunities that arise in development and manufacturing.

Develop innovative and user-centric solutions in every step of the product development process.

Ensure delivery of products according to the established design vision.

Host all Design & Product Experience reviews with senior stakeholders taking place in SEA

Willing to challenge assumptions and bring the ability to adapt or generate imaginative and innovative ideas to the unique problems associated to achieving ‘best-in-class’ design.

Zoom-in and sweat the intricate details while still keeping the overall design intent in mind.

Utilise digital and physical tools (models, physical rigs, renderings, 2D prints) for validation.

Quickly visualise multiple design solutions at a very hi-resolution.

Collaborate with our global network of designers and engineers

Direct prototyping resource to accurately demonstrate and communicate solutions.

About you:

A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent

7+ years of hands-on design experience.

2+ years of design management experience

Proven experience in developing products from concept to production.

Experienced in manufacturing processes and down-stream product delivery.

Incredibly skilled in sketching, form giving, 3D surface quality, and 3D modelling.

Highly skilled in 3D CAD applications (NX, Rhino, Alias, Solidworks, etc).

Experienced in rendering software (Keyshot, VRed, etc).

Proficient in 2D design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, etc).

Excellent communicator with the ability to clearly present ideas both verbally and visually.

Assertive and diplomatic – a great collaborator and receptive of constructive criticism.

Dyson Singapore monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.