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Job Description: Senior Industrial Designer/Product Designer Company: Oizom Instruments Pvt Ltd Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Job Summary: Oizom Instruments Pvt Ltd, a leader in environmental monitoring solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Industrial Designer/Product Designer to join our innovative R&D team. This pivotal role requires a visionary designer with a deep understanding of design engineering principles, exceptional project management capabilities, and proven leadership skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the transformation of concepts into tangible, market-ready products, ensuring design excellence, manufacturability, and user-centricity across the entire product development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Design Leadership & Vision: Lead the industrial design process from concept generation to final product realization for complex hardware and IoT devices. Define and champion design aesthetics, user experience, and brand language for all new products. Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout the development process. Design Engineering & Prototyping: Possess a comprehensive understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, machining, 3D printing) and material properties, ensuring designs are optimized for production, cost, and reliability. Translate design concepts into detailed CAD models (3D and 2D), ensuring adherence to engineering specifications and DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability/Assembly) principles. Oversee rapid prototyping efforts, conduct design validation, and iterate based on testing and feedback. Project Management & Execution: Take ownership of entire design projects, including scope definition, resource allocation, budget adherence, and timeline management. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, tracking progress and proactively identifying and mitigating risks. Present design concepts, progress updates, and final solutions to stakeholders, effectively communicating design rationale and technical details. Team & Timeline Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of junior designers and collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams. Manage project timelines rigorously, ensuring on-time delivery of design milestones and alignment with overall product roadmaps. Foster a collaborative and high-performance design environment. Innovation & Problem Solving: Identify opportunities for innovation in product design, user interaction, and manufacturing processes. Proactively solve complex design challenges, balancing aesthetic appeal with functional requirements and technical constraints. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor products to drive continuous improvement in design. Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate design concepts, technical specifications, and project statuses to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial design or product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful product launches in the hardware/electronics domain. Expert proficiency in industry-standard CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino, KeyShot). Demonstrable experience in the full product development lifecycle, from ideation to mass production. Proven track record of managing multiple design projects concurrently and meeting deadlines. Qualities with Leadership & Depth Knowledge: Visionary Leader: Ability to articulate a compelling design vision and inspire others to achieve it. Strategic Thinker: Possesses a holistic view of product development, understanding how design impacts engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and the end-user experience. Exceptional Communicator: Articulates complex design ideas clearly and persuasively, both verbally and visually. Problem Solver Extraordinaire: Approaches challenges with a creative and analytical mindset, developing innovative and practical solutions. Detail-Oriented & Perfectionist: Pays meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of design and execution. Empathetic & User-Centric: Deep understanding of user needs and behaviors, consistently designing with the end-user in mind. Proactive & Self-Driven: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision. Collaborative Team Player: Works effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, fostering strong relationships and promoting cross-functional synergy. Adaptable & Resilient: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, embracing change and overcoming obstacles. In-depth Design Engineering Knowledge: Beyond aesthetics, a profound understanding of mechanics, materials, CMF (Color, Material, Finish), and manufacturing processes is crucial to transform abstract ideas into production-ready designs. Project Ownership & Accountability: Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility for project success, from concept to launch.  If you are a passionate and experienced Senior Industrial Designer/Product Designer ready to make a significant impact on innovative products, we encourage you to apply and join the Oizom team! Show more Show less
