Job Responsibilities :
The Senior Industrial Designer is responsible for delivering world class products, and pro-actively advancing the goals of the Industrial Design Team, from covering early product definition, concepting, development, to production execution.
- Work with design management to define new products, project objectives, and design strategies.
- Exercise expert-level design principles working within Razer’s design language, and proposing updates to the strategy, ensuring relevance over time.
- Conceptualize, design, and manage the development of new products within Razer’s product development processes, leveraging communication tools and techniques in a manner that has a positive impact on the scope of work.
- Use design software to create complete designs that will fulfill the project scope within the schedule parameters defined by product development team.
- Work within Razer’s existing materials and manufacturing processes, and also develop unique differentiating solutions together with Engineering & Product Development.
- Develop trend research as input to the creative process, to identify relevant trends, materials, and manufacturing processes to inspire CMF direction.
- Visualize CMF concepts by using appropriate tools (mood boards, color matching, sketching, advanced rendering) to define and communicate CMF exploration in a comprehensive way.
- Set priorities on all assigned projects and meet established deliverables throughout the development process.
- Responsible for leadership of assigned projects as well as the mentorship of contributing junior designers.
- Understands Razer’s users, identifies design problems and develops solutions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Pre-Requisites :
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BFA) or equivalent in industrial design, transportation design, or equivalent field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Industrial Design
- Expert-level knowledge of 2D and 3D design visualization and CAD tools
- Strong sketching and prototype making capabilities
- Excellent ability to visualize and present CMF concepts and CMF strategy
- Knowledge of materials, process, assembly, electronics, and production methods
- Ability to communicate design directions at a high level within the project team environment through excellent verbal, written & visual communication
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects while managing competing priorities
- Ability to network and establish relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Excellent time management, organization & prioritization skills
- Negotiation and influencing skills as well as determination and tenacity
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and exploration
- An ethical and professional approach to work
- Attention to details, strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement changes rapidly.