Industrial Designer II job at Fender in Phoenix, AZ

Remote Co.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Phoenix is seeking an Industrial Designer II to help develop drawings, high fidelity renderings and concept models aligned with input from the VP of Design and engineering teams.

The role includes material research, proposing manufacturing processes, and incorporating user feedback from studies into product concepts for electronics, amplifiers and accessories.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Design or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with CAD/Rendering tools and creative software.
• Strong communication and sketching skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall product design concepts from PRD feedback.
• Conduct user studies and relay results to R&D and Product Team.
• Front/rear panel graphics, materials, and concept design for amplifiers and electronics.
• Collaborate with engineers and Product Marketing on new projects.
• Create graphic renderings for presentations to Marketing.
• Assist graphic designer with overflow work.
• Coordinate with vendors for materials as needed.
• Work as an open-minded, collaborative team player.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Industrial Design or Equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Freehand

Solidworks

InDesign

Word

Keyshot Rendering

Cintiq

Job description

Industrial Designer II

Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation's ("FMIC") Electronics Product Engineering team, designing the best-in-class electronics products for musicians and aficionados alike. The teams involved working across engineering and design platforms are unmatched in the industry.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it's a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for an Industrial Designer II based in Phoenix. Within this role, the designer will be responsible for the assistance of developing drawings, high fidelity renderings and concept models of outer designs of products, based on the input from the VP of Design, engineering and product team members. This will include research of materials and proposing processes for manufacturing. The design scope information provided may include user related research feedback.

Essential Functions

• Overall product design concepts based on initial feedback/PRD information from the Product Team
• Conducts User Studies and compiles results and information for feedback to R&D and the Product Team
• Front and rear panel graphics, material coverings/finishes, componentry and concept design for guitar amplifiers, speakers and Electronics products, Accessories or Guitar componentry which require similar information. This will be done under the direction of Product Marketing, Engineering, and the VP of Design who will provide logical mechanical information via the mechanical engineering team.
• Works with engineers and Product Marketing on new projects for any conceptual design work including ergonomics, material or process issues required to complete the product design.
• Complete graphic renderings to be used for presentation to Marketing for a new product design.
• Assist graphic designer and technical writer with any overflow of work required.
• Minor interaction with vendors who provide a variety of different materials required to complete the cosmetic aspects of a product design.
• Must be an open minded, self-motivated team player.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player with people from different organizations in the company.
• Good design presentation skills.
• Some Knowledge with the selection of materials suitable for consumer product use.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Design or Equivalent
• 3-5 Years Years' Experience
• Macintosh/PC based: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Freehand, Solidworks, InDesign, Word, Keyshot Rendering
• Manual artwork skills: Good sketching skills, color as well as experience with Cintiq screen
• Modeling (prototype) skills
• Communication Skills (Interaction w/ others - Marketing/Engineering)
• Creativity

About Fender Musical Instruments

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together.

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Pay scale

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. "Pay scale" means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 annual salary.

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