About the position
Forms+Surfaces is a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural products used to enhance life in public space - indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between. Our Design+Development team consists of Industrial Designers, Textile Designers, Engineers and a skilled Prototype Team fueled by a love for problem solving and driven by collaboration. At F+S we design and manufacture all of our products from the ground up with an emphasis on innovation and sustainability. We pride ourselves on the investigation and execution of products and concepts that no one else brings to market. Currently, we are seeking a highly talented and creative individual to join our team as a Product Designer focusing on outdoor site furniture and lighting product development. As a member of our diverse in-house team, you will report to the Director of Product Development and work with our engineers to conceptualize, detail, prototype, and eventually deliver fully realized products for the market. Experimentation and collaboration are essential to our development process, as a designer focusing on our outdoor product market segment; your mission will be to design innovative products that allow Landscape Designers and Architects to re-imagine public space. The successful candidate will be a highly organized, skilled communicator and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while bringing positive energy to the team. This opportunity will require frequent travel across different F+S facilities, and architectural offices and working with a cross-departmental team of dedicated professionals who share the company's passion for designing and manufacturing products that enhance life in public spaces throughout the world.
Responsibilities
- Design innovative products for outdoor site furniture and lighting.
- Collaborate with engineers to conceptualize, detail, prototype, and deliver products.
- Maintain organization of project sketches, drawings, and milestones.
- Communicate design intent to a cross-functional team from concept to completion.
- Participate in experimentation and collaboration during the development process.
Requirements
- Industrial Design Degree Preferred.
- 2-4 years relevant work experience preferred.
- Must have CAD and digital skills; SolidWorks, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite.
- Diverse portfolio of work with attention to detail and innovation.
- Compelling interest in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
- Ability to rapidly move through sketch concept exploration and iterative process.
- Experience developing conceptual designs into presentations and drawings.
- Positive attitude with an emphasis on self-motivation and personal growth.
- Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize workload as needed.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Hands-on experience in the prototyping shop creating models and sketching prototypes.
- Insistence on high-quality work with great focus on detail.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Rhino/Grasshopper is a plus.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
