OXMAN
Industrial Designer
OXMAN, New York, New York, us, 10261
OXMAN
OXMAN is a hybrid Design and R&D company that fuses design, technology, and biology to invent multi-scale products and environments. The fusion of disciplines within our work opens previously impossible opportunities within each domain-allowing design to inspire science and science to inspire design.
At OXMAN, we question dominant modes of design that have divorced us from Nature by prioritizing humanity above all else (human-centric design). Although it is design that has caused this rift, we believe that design also offers the greatest opportunity to heal it.
We propose a Nature-centric approach that delivers design solutions by, for, and with the natural world, while advancing humanity. In this pursuit, we reject all forms of segregation and instead call for a radical synergy between human-made and Nature-grown environments.
This approach demands that we design across scales for systems-level impact. We consider every designed construct a whole system of heterogeneous and complex interrelations-not isolated objects-that are intrinsically connected to their environments. In doing so, we open ourselves up to moving beyond mere maintenance toward the advancement of Nature.
Summary
OXMAN is seeking an Industrial Designer to join an all-star interdisciplinary team of deep thinkers and brilliant makers. This person embodies a blend of expertise in industrial design and creative engineering. In this position, they will build products and machines, designing new manufacturing and fabrication processes that enable the realization of innovative materials, technologies, prototypes, and products. This multiplicative way of thinking and making enables them to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to leverage unconventional materials and technologies and invent new ones along the way. Taking a systems-thinking approach, the Industrial Designer will contribute to a range of projects at OXMAN, spanning client-specific design projects and artistic and conceptual prototyping. Research and design explorations using biological systems are an integral part of the work as well.
Core responsibilities
Translate team's sketches and ideas into practical industrial design solutionsActive product and machine prototyping using various methods (e.g. CNC, injection molding, 3d printing)Contribute to design projects at all stages, from concept development to product fruitionPrepare and review drawings, specifications, and models at various levels of polishManage engineering assets, including documentation, exchanges, drawings, files, and other vital information related to the projectsDevelop and conduct tests for system performance and engineering design validation, including design-level calculations, simulations, and analysisCommunicate ideas, work, and progress clearly, including by engaging in team meetings, presentations, and other creative communication outletsIncorporate research and artistic principles in the design process, applying advanced physical fabrication and digital tools for experimentation and design researchCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and designersNurture and augment the design vision of OXMAN, upholding core design principles and ensuring the highest and most innovative quality of workQualifications & competencies
Minimum 4 years of experience in a professional environmentMA or BA Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or Industrial EngineeringMastery in Fusion 360 or equivalent 3D modeling and rendering toolsProficiency with simulation and rendering toolsExperience with manufacturing tools (e.g., CNC routers, sheet metal folding, robotic arms, 3D printers) and range of prototyping materials (e.g. aluminum, plastic)Experience with machining parts using metal shop and 3D printing manufacturing methodsKnowledge of electronics and mechanical engineering is a plusStrong "maker" mindset and skill setPortfolio demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking and stellar taste in designAbility to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environmentExcellent project management skills, independence, self-motivation, organizational skills, and attention to detailStrong commitment to the team; maintains positive working relationships with diverse people, including internal team and external partnersEmbodies ethics and integrity in all work, respecting both company and broader community policies in all conduct
OXMAN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
NYC Pay Range: $75,000 - $225,000
Salary is based on a number of factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Our compensation package also includes variable compensation in the form of year-end bonuses, benefits, immigration assistance, and equity participation.
OXMAN is a hybrid Design and R&D company that fuses design, technology, and biology to invent multi-scale products and environments. The fusion of disciplines within our work opens previously impossible opportunities within each domain-allowing design to inspire science and science to inspire design.
At OXMAN, we question dominant modes of design that have divorced us from Nature by prioritizing humanity above all else (human-centric design). Although it is design that has caused this rift, we believe that design also offers the greatest opportunity to heal it.
We propose a Nature-centric approach that delivers design solutions by, for, and with the natural world, while advancing humanity. In this pursuit, we reject all forms of segregation and instead call for a radical synergy between human-made and Nature-grown environments.
This approach demands that we design across scales for systems-level impact. We consider every designed construct a whole system of heterogeneous and complex interrelations-not isolated objects-that are intrinsically connected to their environments. In doing so, we open ourselves up to moving beyond mere maintenance toward the advancement of Nature.
Summary
OXMAN is seeking an Industrial Designer to join an all-star interdisciplinary team of deep thinkers and brilliant makers. This person embodies a blend of expertise in industrial design and creative engineering. In this position, they will build products and machines, designing new manufacturing and fabrication processes that enable the realization of innovative materials, technologies, prototypes, and products. This multiplicative way of thinking and making enables them to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to leverage unconventional materials and technologies and invent new ones along the way. Taking a systems-thinking approach, the Industrial Designer will contribute to a range of projects at OXMAN, spanning client-specific design projects and artistic and conceptual prototyping. Research and design explorations using biological systems are an integral part of the work as well.
Core responsibilities
Translate team's sketches and ideas into practical industrial design solutionsActive product and machine prototyping using various methods (e.g. CNC, injection molding, 3d printing)Contribute to design projects at all stages, from concept development to product fruitionPrepare and review drawings, specifications, and models at various levels of polishManage engineering assets, including documentation, exchanges, drawings, files, and other vital information related to the projectsDevelop and conduct tests for system performance and engineering design validation, including design-level calculations, simulations, and analysisCommunicate ideas, work, and progress clearly, including by engaging in team meetings, presentations, and other creative communication outletsIncorporate research and artistic principles in the design process, applying advanced physical fabrication and digital tools for experimentation and design researchCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and designersNurture and augment the design vision of OXMAN, upholding core design principles and ensuring the highest and most innovative quality of workQualifications & competencies
Minimum 4 years of experience in a professional environmentMA or BA Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or Industrial EngineeringMastery in Fusion 360 or equivalent 3D modeling and rendering toolsProficiency with simulation and rendering toolsExperience with manufacturing tools (e.g., CNC routers, sheet metal folding, robotic arms, 3D printers) and range of prototyping materials (e.g. aluminum, plastic)Experience with machining parts using metal shop and 3D printing manufacturing methodsKnowledge of electronics and mechanical engineering is a plusStrong "maker" mindset and skill setPortfolio demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking and stellar taste in designAbility to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environmentExcellent project management skills, independence, self-motivation, organizational skills, and attention to detailStrong commitment to the team; maintains positive working relationships with diverse people, including internal team and external partnersEmbodies ethics and integrity in all work, respecting both company and broader community policies in all conduct
OXMAN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
NYC Pay Range: $75,000 - $225,000
Salary is based on a number of factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Our compensation package also includes variable compensation in the form of year-end bonuses, benefits, immigration assistance, and equity participation.