Product / Industrial Designer

About Us: We are a dynamic market-leading innovator in the safety industry, creating cutting-edge hardware products and intuitive user interfaces. We have a clear path for growth worldwide, and already have a presence in Australia, the Americas, and Asia. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality safety solutions centred around a positive user experience.

Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced Product Designer with a strong background in both hardware design and UI/UX design. The ideal candidate will have expertise in SolidWorks and Figma and will be responsible for designing hardware products and the user interfaces that they feedback to alongside an agile team of mechatronic, electronic and software engineers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and other benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements

• Opportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects.

• All in-house development with a young, driven team

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Continuous professional development and opportunities to upskill.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, prototype, and document (2D and 3D) mechanical components and user experience systems related to innovative user-centred tech products.

• Utilise various simple and advanced prototyping and manufacturing techniques such as sketching, model making, 3D printing, CNC machining, injection moulding etc.

• Create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces using Figma.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software, in particular facilitating hands-on assembly, debugging, testing, etc. of prototypes

• Generating and maintaining production documentation (BOM, drawings, manufacturing files).

• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.

• Present design concepts and prototypes in various 2D and 3D forms to stakeholders for feedback and approval.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in product design.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product design, with a focus on both hardware and user interface design.

• CAD literacy (2D drawing, 3D solid modelling), with advanced understanding of Solidworks CAD software.

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe suite.

• Strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and experience.

• Demonstrated experience of appropriate mass production manufacturing techniques and materials selection

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

How to Apply: If you are a creative and experienced Product Designer with a passion for both hardware and user interface design, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to greg.sweeney@safegauge.com

Join us in shaping the future of safety within heavy industry!