Industrial Designer
Harman · Shenzhen
A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
About the Role
We are searching for an adventurous, passionate, and accomplished industrial designer with exceptional design skills to join our design team in Shenzhen, China. We are looking for industrial design talent with about five years of experience and a strong desire to innovate in the audio industry, specifically in the home product category. As a industrial designer in our Shenzhen office, you will be vital in advancing the prestigious Harman’s end Samsung audio brands. You will collaborate with experienced industrial designers, user experience experts, and product development teams in the heart of the consumer electronics industry. The ideal candidate should have a deep passion for the design industry and be able to interpret and incorporate the latest design trends into impressive products for our renowned brands. You will take a hands-on role in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, overseeing projects from initiation to execution. You understand that exceptional design can enhance the lives of real people and contribute to building a strong brand.
Your Team
This position will report to the Design Director.
What You Will Do
- Creating next-generation Home Audio products for Harman’s & Samsung premium brands.
- Create concept designs in 2D and 3D formats.
- Prototype designs using in-house and 3rd party resources.
- Develop detailed product design specifications and CMF documents.
- Present the new designs to the design management and product development teams.
- Investigate and propose new fit and finish options and CMF trends.
- Staying up-to-date on industry trends, technological advancements, and customer needs.
- Brainstorming and working with the global Harman & Samsung design teams to develop initial design concepts.
- Ensuring that all projects are delivered to the market excellently and with utmost attention to detail and quality.
- Work on innovative and trend-defining product concepts in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary creative teams across the globe.
- Work with design leaders in all phases of the design thinking process, from concept to strategic, tactical, and implementation.
What You Need
- Love for Design & Music.
- 5+ years of experience in the field of industrial design with an impressive portfolio.
- Experience in designing products for the world of the consumer market.
- Solid knowledge of the design process, from trend research and design strategy to concept development and manufacturing execution.
- Excellent 2D and 3D skills: fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite and 3D such as Rhinoceros and KeyShot.
- Experience defining Materials, Colors, and Finishes.
- Ability to create photorealistic renderings.
- Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and presentation skills.
- The ability to work seamlessly with leaders across functions.
- Ability to multi-task many projects and products at once.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Industrial/Product design.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling methods, and assembly methods.
- Able to quickly generate visual and physical definitions of new products that convey key attributes of function and layout.
- A proven structured approach to creative problem-solving.
What is Nice to Have
- Quick learner with self-motivation.
- Ability to create many concepts for one product with direction from a product development manager.
- Parametric design skills (Grasshopper scripting)
- Good interpersonal skills with team spirit.
- Familiar with audio products preferred.
- Detail-oriented and dedicated to documentation work.
- Ability to function in a team environment.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel.
- Willingness to work in an office.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.