Industrial Designer (Full-time)

Telementum Global, LLC.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Company paid Long-Term Disability

11 total holidays

Generous PTO policy

Retirement

Job summary

Telementum Global, LLC is seeking a Product Designer to shape next-gen consumer accessories, collaborating with Design Director, Product Management, Marketing and Engineering. You will develop CMF concepts, drive 3D CAD work (SolidWorks/KeyShot), create manufacturing-ready designs, and present consumer-focused narratives across Tech21, Alphacomm and related brands.

The role emphasizes manufacturability, sustainability, and brand language, with workshops, cross-functional collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Textile Design, Color and Material Design, Product or Industrial Design or equivalent.
• Ability to travel if required.
• Strong CAD/3D rendering skills (SolidWorks, KeyShot) preferred.
• Communicate design using visuals and models.
• CMF design and materials development experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support in sourcing and maintaining a comprehensive internal library of inspirational, advanced materials and finishes for CMF design.
• Ideation and development of colors, materials and finishes to realize CMF narratives.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with internal teams for project success.
• Plan and facilitate workshops with internal teams, clients, and diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with Product Design and Engineering teams.
• Coordinate with manufacturers on collaborative design projects while maintaining brand values.
• Assist in project planning and provide technical support and timelines.
• Discuss and solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Share expertise in strategic thinking, research and design methods.
• Organize and lead creative workshops to visualize ideas.
• Communicate brand language through form, color and materials across product categories.
• Develop designs for manufacture through liaising with internal and external teams.
• Develop 3D surface models that are aesthetically accurate and feasible.
• Create engaging presentations that communicate consumer benefits and features.
• Produce high-quality images and video for stakeholders.

Skills

3D design concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Visual storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product/Industrial Design or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

MS Office (PowerPoint & Excel)

Job description

We are looking for a Product Designer to support a successful and rapidly growing business with trusted brands. Reporting into the Design Director, you will be intimately involved in New Product Development of our next generation products as well as continuing our most successful products across new devices.

You will identify user needs, generate robust Product Propositions and work cross functionally with Product Management and Marketing to capture the need and create a design briefs, before ideating solutions. Working with the Engineering, Production, QC and Materials teams you'll create world class designs that are manufacturable and meet our highest qualities of impact performance and sustainable standards.

The role requires a natural aptitude for aesthetic form, and leading product design and development therefore, an ability to observe and communicate evidence-based foundations for creative concepts, and an awareness of the wider technical, functional, cost and manufacturing implications of your design thinking, is vital.

Telementum Was Established In 2021 As a Holding Company For Some Of The Largest And Most Recognized Brands In Mobile Accessories. From Product, Distribution, Logistics, And Business Insights, Telementum Is Changing The Category With Fresh Solutions To Our Customers Challenges And Outstanding Products To Consumers.

Our Portfolio Of Brands Include Tech21, since 2005, has been developing the most advanced cases and screen shields for mobile, tablet and laptop devices worldwide. Tech21 combines science, engineering, and British design to create products that address three core consumer benefits: style, protection and performance. As the brand evolves to continue meeting the needs of its consumers, Tech21 has developed the most advanced impact protection material on the market - FlexShock. The ultra-thin and lightweight material absorbs and dissipates force and can withstand drops up to 13 feet. Tech21 is the number one case brand in the UK.

Alphacomm custom designs, manufactures and distributes wireless accessories to over 18,000 points of distribution, primarily in the Prepaid wireless market in North America. Alphacomm leads the wireless industry in the number of carrier brands managed and is the first to market carrier-licensed accessory portfolios for over fifty devices launched annually. In-house brands, Quikcell and BosBos , are leading brands designed and manufactured by Alphacomm for the Prepaid channel.

Assist in the creation of category leading CMF Design of our products from concept, through various stages of development, and into production.

Responsibilities

• Support in sourcing and maintaining a comprehensive internal library of inspirational, advanced, and relevant materials and finishes, and CMF design Masters.
• Ideation and development of colors, materials and finishes to realize CMF Design narratives.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with internal teams including Purchasing, Finance, Quality, Engineering and Project Teams for project success.
• Plan and facilitate workshops and work sessions with internal teams, clients, and people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise.
• Working closely with the wider Product Design and Engineering teams
• Liaising with partner manufacturers, often working on collaborative design projects, ensuring that Telementum brand values are always maintained, whilst expanding the product portfolio.
• Assist in project planning and provide technical support to project execution and timelines.
• Discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers.
• Share your expertise in strategic thinking, design research, and design methods, and facilitate collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Organize and lead creative workshops, generating and visualizing ideas as well as stimulating ideas from the team involved.
• Communicate the brand language through form, color and materials, across a range of product categories.
• Responsible for the developing designs for manufacture through liaison with both internal product development teams as well as external suppliers.
• Develop 3D surface models of high complexity and sophistication that are both aesthetically accurate and technically feasible.
• Develop engaging presentations that communicate the consumer benefits and express the features of design.
• Create high quality images and video to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

A degree in Textile Design, Color and Material Design, Product or Industrial Design or equivalent.

Requirements

• Ability to travel if required.
• Software Tools - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, KeyShot, Office Suite including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Have a base understanding of both soft and hard material developments.
• Communication of Design using visuals and models.
• Interpret and communicate research findings, apply brand values, and articulate product features, in the context of a fast-paced product development environment.
• Articulate strategic intent and create supporting presentation materials.
• Articulate the context of strategic design work with an understanding of business strategies and current market contexts.
• Forward thinking - looks beyond immediate tasks to consider long-term impact; A creative thinker with an eye for detail.
• Strong design skills and ability to innovate is essential.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects.
• High 3D CAD competency (preferably SolidWorks), outstanding CAD rendering skills (preferably KeyShot) and 3D animation software expertise would be an advantage.
• Adobe skills essential. Confident with communicating and presenting with external and internal customers at all levels.
• Medical

Benefits

• Dental
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company paid Long-Term Disability
• 11 total holidays, including 4 "Floating Holidays" which are employee chosen dates.
• ~ Generous PTO policy
• Retirement