Industrial Designer I

Company Overview
Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products - seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting - have led the industry in performance and simplicity for 40 years.
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the role of Industrial Design I who is eager to learn from and support the senior Industrial Design team. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver with a well-rounded set of design skills, a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, and an outstanding work ethic.
Responsibilities
The work

• Develop 3D models of parts and assemblies, both in physical and in virtual form
• Create presentation renderings from digital models.
• Engage in brainstorming sessions and produce meaningful ideas and concepts.
• Conduct competitive market, technological and user research and provide summary reports.
• Manage the construction of rapid prototypes.

Within HSDS

• Receive direction from senior design team members and execute accordingly.
• Perpetually seek out opportunities for improvement in internal procedures
• Participate in an overall positive and professional group dynamic.

Within HS

• Maintain a courteous, professional, and positive interaction with all other HS departments.

Within the HS Network

• Limited interaction with our design and development counterparts at various HS vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design from an accredited institution
• 0-3 Years of experience in Product Development
• Excellent understanding of complex 3-Dimensional Form
• Good understanding of mechanisms
• Good understanding of graphic design, and ability to create simple layouts that complement Humanscale's aesthetic.
• Comfortable building mock-ups/prototypes and reiterating as necessary.
• Comfortable with basic power tools
• Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences through various media, including:
• Clear and concise language
• Well-developed drawing skills
• Digital image manipulation
• Short, clear and professional email
• An innate desire to master new problems thoroughly and quickly.
• Well-developed research capabilities to perform in-depth qualitative research. Including:
• reviewing existing research
• planning research goals
• performing qualitative interviews and co-creative design research
• analyzing research observations
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information, distill it down to key findings.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks is necessary
• Proficiency in Keyshot or equivalent 3D rendering software
• Experience with Alias or equivalent surfacing tool is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive base
• Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
• Medical Discounts
• Ancillary Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
• Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401k matching
• Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 10 holidays)

Salary Range: $57,894 - $84,445
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market location and business considerations when extending an offer.
Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)