Junior Industrial Designer

Sony Electronics Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Junior/Industrial Designer to join their dynamic design team. You will take on design projects, produce outstanding solutions, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of professional experience, proficiency in 3D modelling software, and strong collaboration skills. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative design projects in the consumer electronics industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional industrial design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling and design software.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.

Responsibilities

• Take on design projects independently.
• Produce outstanding design solutions.
• Plan and manage project schedules independently.
• Work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Actively pick up new skills and tools.

Skills

3D parametric modelling

Adobe Creative Suite

Self-directed design work

Collaboration

Education

BA or Diploma in Industrial Design

Tools

Siemens NX

Keyshot

Blender

Job description

Design Centre Asia (DCA) is part of the Sony Design global network and is one of four design studios located worldwide, reporting to the Creative Center (headquarters) in Tokyo, Japan. Our studio contributes to the design & development of Sony products, provides in-house creative services to our sales & marketing teams in the Asia Pacific region, and supports the Creative Center on design and strategic research projects.

Sony Design Website: https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/design/

Sony Design Showreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHqYZgpLL5k

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Junior/ Industrial designer to join the DCA team.

Responsibilities

1. Take on design projects independently

• Carry out design work in a self-directed manner, under the guidance of the Head of Experience Design department
• Deliver works for all stages of the design process such as concept creation, design visualization, engineering study and design development
• Demonstrate strong manufacturing knowledge and participate in technical discussions with engineering teams

2. Responsible for the quality of design output

• Produce outstanding design solutions and variations that communicates clearly and aligns with Sony’s design philosophy

3. Responsible for time management of projects

• Plan and manage project schedules independently
• Proactively arrange review meetings with mentors/managers in a timely manner
• Deliver work on or before pre-agreed deadlines

4. Communication with stakeholders

• Work collaboratively with other designers, engineers, project managers, and colleagues from diverse nationalities and backgrounds
• Communicate design ideas, concepts and strategies clearly and effectively to team members and stakeholders

5. Continuous learning to widen scope beyond own expertise

• Actively pick up new skills and tools through formal and informal learning to expand individual capability
• Apply newly acquired skills to ongoing projects, enabling the team to support a wider scope of work

Requirements

• BA or Diploma in Industrial Design or related studies
• A minimum of 2 years of professional industrial design experience
• Proficiency in 3D parametric modelling and design software (Siemens NX, Keyshot, Blender)
• 3D computer graphics/animation/video editing, digital interactive content knowledge (programming, project mapping, sensors & technologies), motion graphics, interior/event/space design, UI/UX design, business development & sales will be a plus
• Expert proficiency in leading design software (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Ability to complete assignments through many rounds of refinement
• Able to work independently with some supervision
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Desire for continual learning and self-improvement
• Design for consumer electronics industry a plus

What will help you succeed

1. Open mindedness

• Demonstrates willingness to consider new ideas, perspectives, and approaches, and to challenge existing assumptions constructively.

2. Proactiveness

• Actively anticipates potential challenges and opportunities and take timely action.
• Demonstrates strong initiative by going beyond assigned responsibilities, proactively identifying issues or opportunities, and independently proposing solutions to ensure smooth progress and improved outcomes.

3. Collaboration

• Works effectively as part of a team by communicating openly, sharing knowledge, and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust, collaborate constructively, and maintain positive working relationships within a team environment.