Senior Audio Industrial Designer

General Purpose:

At Corsair, we are the forefront of producing quality gaming hardware, offering unique peripherals in the competitive gaming arena. This is a rare opportunity to work in an innovative technology company, designing audio hardware for Corsair as well as Elgato, one of our own respected streaming and partnership brands. This role will also involve audio categories in the gaming space, as well as working with established brands such as PlayStation and Microsoft.

As a key member of the Industrial Design team specifically within the audio group, you will draw on your previous experience in design to deliver exciting NPD and R&D programs from the ground-up. Corsair is seeking a highly skilled and ambitious professional to help us create and deliver innovative product as well as being involved in the team’s growth and expansion. 

The in-house design team is responsible for a wide range of deliverables, from digital and physical design and prototyping, physical UX, OOBE/ packaging as well as design customization.

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations:

As the Lead Audio Industrial Designer you must be able to :
• Create fresh, innovative, and sometimes unique ideas that are focused in strategic design thinking.
• Deliver and execute design briefs informed by market and user research that will be delivered internally as well as to Executive, Product and Supply teams.
• Explore innovative user experiences hinged in the development of the design of hardware
• Collaborate with a dynamic, cross-functional and international team during various design development phases.
• Work traditionally and digitally (both 2D and 3D) to develop near and far solutions with a strong emphasis on ergonomics, proportion and refinement of graphic and form.
• Generate artistic, immersive and engaging presentations to senior management (ex. Storyboards, Prototypes, Displays, Animation, VR Experience, Videos, etc.)
• Design and build physical and digital prototypes to a high level

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design or Industrial Design or closely related field 
• Audio design experience is absolutely essential for this role, with a minimum of 7+ years designing audio products especially headsets. Ergonomics and DFM experience are also critical for this job function.
• 7+ years professional experience of product design within the electronics hardware industry, including projects taken from concept to market release
• Professional experience in 2D & 3D digital capabilities (CSuite, SolidWorks, Rhino/ Grasshopper, Office Suite, etc.) with exceptional skill in hand-sketching, conceptual modeling in digital and traditional media
• Have a formidable portfolio of design and released product 
• Creates and develop exciting design concepts and specifications that define the function, ergonomics, perceived value and appearance of physical hardware products and systems for product consumers and end users.
• Very good understanding in the use of secondary tools for prototyping, ie 3D printing, foam modelling
• Deep understanding of ergonomic hardware design, switches, UX (both functionally, hardware and software), including physical and digital design execution
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• Fluency of A-surface and geometry production in 3D CAD. Parametric and procedural design production and application in design ie Grasshopper + Rhino
• Exceptional digital presentation skills in 3D photo-rendering software (Keyshot etc), PS and Illustrator
• Strong design development (physical as well as digital sketching) and digital visualization of the deign process/ design thinking
• A strong understanding of complex moulding and mechanical design for handheld electronic products encompassing dynamic features
• Very deep knowledge of secondary design/prototyping output methodology, ie multi-axis CNC, parametric 3D printing
• Knowledge and experience in extended fields (ie Entertainment and gaming)
• Up to date on innovation, technology, and electronics trends
• Ability to be pro-reactive with a hands-off approach and take initiative and multi-task under pressure
• A strong, collaborative mindset, encompassing all facets of a holistic design process. Able to deliver creative solutions to problems. Highly motivated innovator known for your fresh perspective and able to demonstrate this with strong communication skills
• Integrate effectively into a multidisciplinary and multinational team and wider company