Snap-on
Industrial Designer I
Snap-on, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, 53142
OverviewPosition Summary:
Industrial Designer I supports all Snap-on Business Units to design products aligned with product development goals. The primary function of the role is to lead the design of products with the guidance of an Industrial Design Manager and Product Managers, while also interfacing with customers to gather insights using the established stage-gate Innovation process.
This associate supports product design, ergonomic development and branding consistency across all brands within Snap-on.
ResponsibilitiesKEY TASKS
Lead the design of products from inception through commercialization, working with various Business Units and Snap-on partners
Regularly interface with end-users to develop customer insights and, ultimately, new product ideas
Execute on objectives and project plans in line with Business Unit goals and customer needs
Contribute to guiding product branding, ergonomic development and usability across all Snap-on Brands
Consistently review project plans, schedules, progress, expenditures and priorities to ensure goals are being met
Regularly interface with Engineering, Marketing, and Product Management teams
QualificationsREQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design
0-2 years of professional experience
A design portfolio must be submitted for consideration
ATTRIBUTES
People Related
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Flexible and able to work within cross-functional teams
Cursory knowledge of ethnographic research practices
Technical
3D modeling proficiency; Solidworks or Fusion360 preferred
2D sketching/rendering proficiency; Adobe Suite: Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
3D rendering proficiency; Keyshot preferred
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of UI/UX development
Foundational knowledge of engineering and manufacturing practices
Other
Free-hand sketching
Digital sketching/rendering
Innovative/creative minded
Hands-on prototyping skills
Time management
Adaptable to change
Some travel required
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Design quality
Adherence to Visual Brand Language
Manufacturability
Product innovation
Project schedules
Industrial Designer I supports all Snap-on Business Units to design products aligned with product development goals. The primary function of the role is to lead the design of products with the guidance of an Industrial Design Manager and Product Managers, while also interfacing with customers to gather insights using the established stage-gate Innovation process.
This associate supports product design, ergonomic development and branding consistency across all brands within Snap-on.
ResponsibilitiesKEY TASKS
Lead the design of products from inception through commercialization, working with various Business Units and Snap-on partners
Regularly interface with end-users to develop customer insights and, ultimately, new product ideas
Execute on objectives and project plans in line with Business Unit goals and customer needs
Contribute to guiding product branding, ergonomic development and usability across all Snap-on Brands
Consistently review project plans, schedules, progress, expenditures and priorities to ensure goals are being met
Regularly interface with Engineering, Marketing, and Product Management teams
QualificationsREQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design
0-2 years of professional experience
A design portfolio must be submitted for consideration
ATTRIBUTES
People Related
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Flexible and able to work within cross-functional teams
Cursory knowledge of ethnographic research practices
Technical
3D modeling proficiency; Solidworks or Fusion360 preferred
2D sketching/rendering proficiency; Adobe Suite: Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
3D rendering proficiency; Keyshot preferred
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of UI/UX development
Foundational knowledge of engineering and manufacturing practices
Other
Free-hand sketching
Digital sketching/rendering
Innovative/creative minded
Hands-on prototyping skills
Time management
Adaptable to change
Some travel required
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Design quality
Adherence to Visual Brand Language
Manufacturability
Product innovation
Project schedules