Principal Designer - Industrial Design

Key Responsibilities :

• Project leadership : guide the lead designers for new home appliance products, from concept development to production ready designs.
• Design execution : oversee all phases of the design process, from concept development to final production, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in design output and alignment with brand identity from concept to production.
• Innovative design : Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products.
• Process Innovation : Support the Chief Designer in developing and establishing new processes and methods to elevate design quality and drive efficiency.
• Cross-functional collaboration : work closely with engineering, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive integration of design, technical, and commercial considerations.
• Customer Intimacy : Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer behavior, and technological advancements in the consumer product domain to inform and guide the design strategy. Develop and guide Lead Designers for customer research methodology tailored for gathering actionable ID insights
• Material and process selection : Support materials and the engineering team for appropriate material selection and manufacturing processes to achieve design intent and cost efficacy.
• NPD process : Review and assess NPD milestone deliveries
• Mentorship : mentor and inspire a high-performing team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Design quality control : ensure final products meet the benchmarked industry standards of quality, usability, and aesthetic appeal.
• User-centered design : Implement user-centered design principles to ensure products meet consumer needs and deliver exceptional usability.
• Industry academia connect : Cultivate robust partnerships with leading design institutes to foster industry-academia collaboration.

Educational Qualifications and Experience :

Skills Required

Industrial Design, Adobe Creative Suite