Messina Talent Advisors is hiring: Industrial Designer in Vernon Hills

Seeking to hire an Industrial Designer/Product Developer for our client in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Industrial Designer - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include all aspects of developing custom temporary and permanent point-of-purchase displays, including:
  • Generating sketch concepts with design for manufacturing in mind
  • Creatively solving mechanical problems and devising cost-effective solutions
  • Developing a full engineering package in SolidWorks for quoting, prototyping, and production components
  • Create photo-realistic 3D renderings as well as POP display prototypes with cost effectiveness, structural soundness, ease of use and cutting-edge marketing techniques in mind
  • Working directly with our team of designers, account executives, vendors, and project managers
  • Working with wood, metal, plastic (sheet, vacuum formed, and injection molded) and wire materials

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, or similar field, is preferred
• 2-3 years' previous working experience in similar role and industry
• Proficiency in Sketching, Adobe Creative Suites, SolidWorks, and Key Shot
• Knowledge of materials and processes used in the production of point-of-purchase displays, including metal, wood, and plastic (3D printing, injection molding)
• Excellent organizational skills, good verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work well on an interdisciplinary team within a fast-paced environment working on multiple projects at a time

Other Details:

• Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Location: Vernon Hills, IL