Industrial Designer

What Youll Do...

• Research users markets and trends to establish strong design baselines for stakeholders
• Inform product development and guide customercentric packaging concepts
• Prepare sketches renderings physical mockups and 3D finished models from verbal or written inputs
• Conceptualize new and improved value for customers by translating marketing requirements into compelling product solutions
• Create original packaging proposals across Sales Divisions
• Develop 3D CAD designs for new products improvements and prototype tooling
• Collaborate with designers engineers and crossfunctional teams to bring prototypes to completion
• Lead and participate in internal and external ideation sessions
• Build pitch decks and present product concepts to internal and external audiences
• Produce 3D prints for concept reviews and physical evaluations
• Document progress projects and outcomes clearly and consistently
• Up to 15% domestic travel

What Youll Bring...

• Bachelors degree with an emphasis in industrial design product design or related design field of study
• Industrial Design experience to include participating in the design development process utilizing project management and design strategy
• Visual portfolio required for consideration
• Ability to utilize hand and mechanical measuring systems experience with 3D scanning is a plus
• Experience with prototyping (3D printing CNC metal/wood/foam fabrication)
• Strong observational skills end user empathy and the ability to identify insights from various forms of qualitative research
• Ability to combine creative thinking and industrial design skills with industry trends to provide unique brand and product experiences
• Proficiency in 2D sketching and ideation using digital and traditional tools to visualize ideas and rapidly brainstorm ideas
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite specifically Photoshop and Illustrator

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Fusion 360
• Proficiency with Rendering software such as KeyShot
• Familiarity with Unigraphics NX
• Animation graphic design and/or model making experience

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. Were a family-owned family-focused company of 12000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason MI with 30 locations in three countries were proud of our ability to innovate manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions paid vacation paid holidays short-term disability tuition assistance product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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