| -Collaborate proactively with US ID team to understand design intent and goals for each project.
-Communicate product design intent to engineering staff and manufacturers.
-Study concepts with Engineers and Suppliers and make necessary feasibility negotiation while protecting the original design intent.
-Make sketches, 2D, or 3D design changes to the original concepts and counter propose options to Industrial Designers if needed.
-Research Color, Material, Finish (CMF) and develop strategic and tactical solutions as required.
-Develop various levels of prototypes, including proof of concept, form & style samples, aesthetic samples, and even working samples as needed.
-Gather and provide comparison data for multiple design options against cost, schedule, quality, and other critical attributes and lead the cross-functional team to achieve consensus.
-On ODM projects, provide design guideline to ODM designers, review, and approve their work in collaboration with US ID team.
-Work with sourcing team to identify new suppliers as needed for project purposes.
-Generate measurable CMF, and other cosmetic specifications.
-Review and approve parts/product for production.
-Adhere to the project budgets and timelines as set by the Program Manager.
-Adhere to Belkin’s brand & design language guidelines.
-Maintain document change order through Agile system.
-Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
-Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
-Perform all other duties as assigned and required. |
| -BS/BA degree in Industrial Design or Product Design.
-Minimum of 6 years of proven experience in the field of consumer product sector.
-Experience in working for a recognized global brand.
-Experience in working in international, collaborative team setting.
-Excellent sketching, visual communication, and presentation skills.
-Strong understanding of user-experience and ergonomics.
-Ability to understanding engineering challenges and effectively cooperate and negotiate.
-Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, such as injection molding, metal stamping, die-casting etc.
-Understanding of decorative processes, such as painting, anodizing, PVD, plating, graphic transferetc.
-Prior experience in CMF development and validation.
-Prior experience in reviewing samples, establishing limit samples, and approving parts/products.
-Demonstrated DFx ability (Design For Cost, Design For Manufacturing, Design for Installationetc.).
-Solid proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office.
-3D CAD experience is required: Solidworks is preferred, Rhino, or Pro-Engineer are a plus.
-Demonstrated ability to create photo-realistic renderings using 3D software (i.e Keyshot).
-Strong fluency in both written and verbal English communication skills. |
