Manager Industrial Designer

Job Description: Manager, Industrial Designer

About Desmania:

At Desmania, we are more than a team; we are a community of mindful and heartful individuals driven by the passion to provide meaningful and gainful solutions through the art of Design Thinking. With an illustrious presence spanning over 30 years in the industry, we have not only honed our expertise but also nurtured a culture that thrives on creativity, empathy, and innovation.

Position:

Position at:

Qualification:

Experience:

Salary:

·      This is a leadership position in Desmania.

·      The incumbent will lead the team of Industrial Designers.

·      Incumbent will be responsible for managing the projects and interfacing with the client. Will be responsible to run the design function and report to the Studio Head.

·      He/she should have excellent creative and problem-solving abilities with in-depth knowledge in plastics and manufacturing. He/she should be a people’s person with great intra personnel skills supplemented with CRM capabilities.

·      Knowledge of 3D design software/s is mandatory.

·      Necessary documentation and record maintaining capabilities.

·      Time management and handling multiple projects at a time.

·      Reporting and updating the studio head on a regular basis.

·      Taking ownership of the projects

·      Keeping the Designs team updated with the latest trends, materials and technologies.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, setting project timelines, budgets, and priorities. Ensure that all design projects are completed on schedule and within budget constraints.
2. Recruit, train, and mentor industrial designers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the design team.
3. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and marketing, to understand project requirements and translate them into compelling design concepts.
4. Oversee the creation of prototypes and mock-ups to evaluate and refine design concepts. Conduct usability testing and gather feedback for design improvements.
5. Maintain and enforce design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency across product lines and adherence to the company's brand identity.
6. Stay updated on industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies to incorporate relevant design elements into new product development.
7. Manage the budget for the design department, including resource allocation, cost control, and forecasting.

This is a very challenging and creative job and persons with only creative bent of mind should apply.

Skills:          3D Software –Solid Works is must

Prototyping knowledge is appreciated.

Project Management skill

Client Handling

Maintaining project documents/Documentation