Lead industrial Designer at Jabil Inc. in San Jose, California

Job Description:

At Jabil, we empower the brands who empower the world – it’s our reason for being and the guiding force that’s driving us to become the most technologically advanced manufacturing solutions provider on the planet.  Whether we’re serving one of the world’s biggest and best known brands or the coolest tech startups, our resolve never wavers. We share common desires with these brands: to make the world a better, safer and cleaner place.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Industrial Designer will be part of a passionate design and innovation team that helps world-class brands by pairing the right technology with thoughtful design. You will lead the creative idea generation & execution on a wide range experiences spanning from consumer lifestyle products to technology driven medical products to name a few.  This role is a key player in translating consumer insights and business requirements into physical product experiences that align with brand guidelines and user expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide design intent from initial concept through production


• Translate abstract ideas, research findings, analytics data, and business requirements into meaningful and tangible designs


• Collaborate with a wide range of disciplines such as Research, Strategy, Engineering, UX/ UI, and technical leads to define constraints and explore solutions that providing new and improved value to our customers


• Lead brainstorming sessions to gather innovative ideas with various groups and stakeholders


• Lead the definition and ideation of product designs and physical interactions using sketching, hand built physical mock-ups,  3D CAD renderings, and 3D prints 


• Bring a holistic understanding of how different factors (aesthetics, user state, performance, materials, color, etc.) impact the product experience.


• Investigate CMF (color, materials, and finishes) using samples and renderings


• Execute against VBL and brand strategies at a product and category level while constantly ensuring brand and product guidelines are being met.


• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to produce 3D printed parts, material samples, and prototypes


• Assists with defining digital experience interactions that insect with the physical product experience. 


• Create design documentations that are intended for production


• Give presentations and lead clients in key project milestones 


• Clearly articulate design choices and considerations


• Assists with the establishment and maintenance of design department standards


• May perform other duties and responsibilities as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
 

• Displays process, innovation and incredible visual communication.


• Strong ability to communicate ideas both verbally and visually.


• Great eye for amazing graphic/communication design and presentation layouts.


• Communicate ideas both verbally and visually.


• Great hand/digital sketching skills


• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency


• Experience with UX/UI design is beneficial but not required.


• Strong 3D modeling/rendering proficiency in Solid Works/Rhino.  


• 3D rendering proficiency: Keyshot, blender or Cinema 4D 


• Highly Motivated and Takes Initiative


• High standards in Project work and Interpersonal Skills


• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills


• Ability to “see the big picture” when meeting customer needs


• Sound judgment


• Creative


• Excels at motivating others


• Ability to resolve conflict

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.