Atari - Industrial Designer
Requirements
• A strong portfolio that illustrates your creative skills across the design process. • Great sketching, concept generation, and design development skills, knowledge of design methodology. • Excellent visualization skills (hand sketching, digital 2D and 3D rendering). • Prototyping, mock-up, and modeling ability. • Understanding of prototyping, materials, and manufacturing processes within product development. • Acute attention to detail. • Ability to develop an understanding of human factors and design trends as they relate to project needs. • Software • Strong knowledge of 2D, 3D, and rendering software – including Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, Sketchbook, Keyshot, Photoshop, Illustrator, Solidworks, Cinema 4D, and Blender; Maya a plus but not mandatory. • Manufacturing & Materials • Knowledge of manufacturing materials and processes, primarily plastic injection molding, metal die casting, and stamping. • Familiarity with defining and implementing color, materials, and finishes is a plus. • Knowledge of plastics, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturing • Strong hands-on prototyping skills across materials and methods • Industry Knowledge • Industry Knowledge • An interest in and knowledge of consumer electronics products. • Strong understanding of pop culture trends, fandoms, and the licensing landscape. • Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic. • Strong creative and analytical thinking/problem solving skills. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, providing deliverables on time. • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning projects with guidance • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and giving presentations). • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • BS/BA in Industrial Design, Toy Design, or a related field. • 5-7 years of experience as a product designer, preferably within the entertainment, licensing, creative agency, or pop culture industries. • 1-3 years of consumer product development experience
Responsibilities
• Product Design & Development • Design exciting products that capture the heart of our brands and licensed collaborators while satisfying the needs of our audiences. • Collaborate closely with the Creative team to bring 3D designs to life in solutions that convey appropriate visual and tactile messages with consideration for the production process and cost targets. • Help develop and mature our existing product design language. • Generate multiple concept directions for assigned projects and advance strong solutions within the agreed concept and refinement timelines • Prepare and develop concepts for user testing through prototypes or renderings. • Support designers with generating and communicating the visual and physical aspects of designs through sketches, illustrations, renderings, and 3D prototype models. • Develop manufacturable, durable products by identifying and helping resolve design, engineering, material, and assembly challenges before final production handoff. • Help drive efforts surrounding R&D in new materials, 3D rendering, and on-site production. • Support design team with creative feedback, production assistance, etc. • Collaborate cross-functionally and with vendors to maintain project momentum and achieve 100% alignment with agreed development milestones and deliverable dates. • Deliver high-quality design solutions on schedule and achieve approximately 90% approval from cross-functional partners within each project phase, incorporating feedback promptly when revisions are needed. • Design Process & Collaboration • Clearly communicate design strategy and creative process to internal stakeholders, including design and executive teams. • Participate in regular group design critiques and planning/concepting meetings in order to arrive at the best possible products and experiences for our customers. • Collaborate with team members to identify social, industry, and technology trends that influence the development of future products. • Set and meet design project deadlines on-time, with team support. • Collaboration • Work closely with the Creative Team and other LOBs inside the company to develop designs that align with visual assets and overall product launch goals • Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with a can-do, problem-solving attitude.
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