Oceanit is growing and we are looking for an exceptional designer to join our Honolulu office on a full-time basis.
As a Product Designer you will be required to (but not limited to):
- Collaborate with design, engineering and research team members to create radical, functional and aesthetic design solutions.
- Drive product development on all phases of the design process from conceptualization to production in collaboration with the engineering and research team.
- Drive need-finding exercises, user and client research to create meaningful design solutions.
- Work with design and engineering teams to develop products that push the level of quality in both thinking and execution.
- Communicate and interact directly with vendors, suppliers and manufacturers.
- Effectively communicate ideas visually through hand sketches, model making techniques, and 3D CAD and rendering.
- Lead by example for both design methodology and technical expertise.
- Apply user-centric design methods and tools for developing innovative solutions
Some things we consider critical:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering
- 2 – 5 years of experience in one or more of the following product categories: consumer, commercial, medical.
- In-depth experience in guiding design through to manufacturing
- Keen awareness of usability issues and empathy towards end user
- An obsession for detail while maintaining a context for the big picture.
- Proficient in relevant design software ie: SolidWorks, Fusion, Rhino, Alias, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite, etc
- Fundamental understanding of shop and fabrication techniques
- Passionate about design and technology
- Passionate about how things work, and a good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
