Industrial Designer

Tiffin Motorhomes; Red Bay (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles is seeking an Industrial Designer to generate innovative design concepts for motorhomes. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering teams and create detailed design documentation while staying updated on industry trends. A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field, along with 2 years of experience in industrial design, is required. Familiarity with design software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks is essential. This position involves approximately 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 Years of industrial design experience.
• Proven experience as an industrial designer, preferably in the recreational vehicle, automotive, marine, or aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Generate creative and innovative design concepts for motorhomes.
• Create sketches and 3D models to communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feasibility of designs.

Skills

Excellent Communicator

Strategic thinker

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Bachelor's degree in Product Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Alias

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Tiffin Industrial Designer. Title: Industrial Designer. Reports to: VP Product Development.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Generate creative and innovative design concepts for motorhomes based on market trends, user preferences, and functionality requirements.
• Create sketches, renderings, and 3D models to communicate design concepts to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Choose appropriate materials, colors, and finishes for both interior and exterior components, considering durability, aesthetics, and overall design cohesion in collaboration with interior designers.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure that design concepts can be feasibly implemented, meeting safety, structural, and technical requirements.
• Develop mock-ups to test design concepts and make necessary adjustments based on feedback and performance evaluations.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technological advancements, and customer preferences related to motorhome design and recreational vehicles.
• Work within budget constraints, considering cost-effective design solutions without compromising quality and functionality.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including specifications, drawings, and design rationale.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to conduct market research to identify opportunities and ensure designs are aligned with the target demographic and market demand.

Qualities

• Excellent Communicator with the ability to work at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to consider all parts of a problem before coming up with a solution.
• Strategic thinker who can identify market gaps with long term business benefits.
• Able to come up with outside the box solutions to complex problems.
• Able to set clear goals and articulate how those goals fit into the overall strategy.
• Proven experience as an industrial designer, preferably in the recreational vehicle, automotive, marine, or aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Alias, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of how things go together and function is a plus

Requirements

• Minimum 2 Years of industrial design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or other related field.

Travel

• Approximately 25%