Industrial Designer

Premier Accessory Group; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Accessory Group is seeking an Industrial Designer to drive product design from initial concepts through CAD modeling and handoff to manufacturing. The role involves working on a diverse portfolio including ToughTested and Bracketron products and requires a strong portfolio with consumer product experience.

You will develop designs using 2D sketching, CAD (Solidworks), 3D renderings (Keyshot), and CMF documentation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design.
• 1–5 years’ experience in Industrial Design / design develop of consumer products.
• Portfolio submission of work as primary designer on consumer products.
• Proficiency with CAD – Solidworks required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts from concept through production.
• Create concepts with sketches, 3D CAD, renderings, and CMF assets.
• Support concept research, customer needs reviews, and specifications.
• Evaluate products for appearance, function, materials, costs and production methods.
• Synthesize trends and production processes into new concepts with brand character.
• Translate consumer insights into tangible design solutions.
• Develop competitive product evaluations and benchmarking.
• Pitch designs and participate in critique sessions.

Skills

2D sketching

Time management

Creative thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Solidworks

Keyshot

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

The Industrial/product designer will be responsible for the product design activities on new products from the development of initial design concepts through CAD modeling of approved final designs through the hand off to manufacturing. Premier Accessory Group is a fast, nimble company with huge growth potential, so while working here you will have the unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across many different markets, and a variety of licenses. Primary focus would be supporting the continued development of in-house designed solutions for our ToughTested, Bracketron, Hamilton Beach, Energizer and growing product portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Industrial design efforts through all phases of the design and development process, guiding design intent from initial concept through production
• Conceptualizes, illustrates and communicates new product concepts through quick ideation sketching, emerging AI generative visualization support (Vizcom, ChatGPT & Gemini), 3D CAD drawings (Solidworks), 3D Renderings (Keyshot), production support documentation (CMF), and preparing presentation & packaging visuals assets.
• Participates in concept research, product definition, customer needs and reviews, feasibility and specifications that lead to concept visions and product refinements.
• Evaluates current and proposed products based on factors such as appealing appearance, design-function relationships, serviceability, materials and production methods application, budget, production costs and specifications.
• Synthesize research, aesthetic trends and production processes to generate new concepts that possess the visual brand character and user experience of our products.
• Analyze and translate consumer insights into tangible design solutions.
• Help develop competitive product evaluations and benchmarking.
• Conceptualize compelling ways of providing new value and innovation for our customers and end users.
• Have strong visual presentation skills with ability to verbally pitch, ideate, review and handle constructive critique.

Qualifications:

We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic individual with a positive attitude.

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design
• 1 – 5 years’ experience in Industrial Design / design develop of consumer products
• Portfolio submission of work as primary designer on consumer products required with application
• 2D skills via sketching, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
• Proficiency with CAD – Solidworks required
• Proficiency with Keyshot 3D rendering required
• Good working knowledge on plastics and tooling
• Possess exceptional time management skills; Ability to think under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis