General Information
Country: USA
State: Michigan
City: Grand Rapids
Office Location: P.O. Box 1967 - - I - - -
Date posted: 09-Jan-2025
Business Function: Architecture & Design
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Description
We are seeking a dynamic
Senior Industrial Designer not only skilled in product design- but also has a deep passion for sculpting and a mind for the mechanical. The ideal candidate will have a natural ability to merge form with engineered solutions, creating designs that are both beautiful and technically sound. You’ll be joining a collaborative and innovative team, where curiosity is demanded and solutions often come from uncharted territories.
Key Responsibilities:
- Concept Development & Design: Lead the creation of innovative product concepts, sketching and sculpting early-stage designs while balancing aesthetics, usability, and manufacturability.
- 3D Modeling & Prototyping: Use a combination of digital and physical modeling techniques to create prototypes. Your sculptural skills will play a vital role in iterating designs with a hands-on approach.
- Mechanical Integration: Work closely with engineers to ensure that designs are both functional and feasible, leveraging your mechanical intuition to solve complex problems.
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with engineers, marketers, and other designers to refine concepts and execute products that meet both creative and functional goals.
- Material & Manufacturing Insight: Provide valuable input on material selection and manufacturing processes, with a particular focus on sustainability.
- Continuous Exploration: Maintain an inquisitive approach to design challenges, experimenting with new techniques, materials, and design philosophies to fuel innovation.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in industrial design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a blend of sculptural form and mechanical aptitude.
- Proficient in 3D modeling software ( Rhino, Fusion 360, Blender, Keyshot or similar).
- Experience in rapid prototyping and hands-on model-making (3D printing, CNC, hand modeling, etc.).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to take concepts from ideation to execution, with a focus on both creativity and practicality.
- A curious, experimental mindset with a love for tackling complex design challenges from unconventional angles.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with designing for injection molding and die casting.
- Sculptural or artistic experience in any medium, with a portfolio demonstrating craftsmanship and innovation.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in product design.
Why Join Us?
- Work on exciting, high-impact projects with the freedom to experiment and push your creative limits.
- Collaborative environment where your voice and ideas are valued.
- Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and skill development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- If you’re an industrial designer with a bent toward form generation, mechanically astute, and a dangerous curiosity, we’d love to see what you can bring to the table.
Who We Are:
Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
Why People Choose to Work with Us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
Our Approach to Hybrid Work:
At Steelcase, we have always believed that the office is our best place to work. Our workplace is designed to foster collaboration and engagement, providing employees with a space to do meaningful work that drives results. Levels of flexibility vary by role and team, and employees and their leader need to align on expectations of flexibility.
What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.
Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information.
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