Industrial Designer
Title: Industrial Designer - Full-Time (Permanent)
Salary Rate: $55,000 to $65,000
Job Summary:
Sign Nation, located in Newmarket Ontario is a leading custom manufacturer of signs & architectural products, for businesses across Canada.
We have an immediate opening available for a full-time permanent Industrial Designer to join our team and help design products for retail store displays. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design and a strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and trends in the retail industry.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to understand the needs of retail stores and customers
- Create sketches, renderings, and 3D models of product designs for retail store displays and new product designs.
- Research and stay up to date on materials, manufacturing processes, and trends in the retail industry
- Work with engineers to ensure designs are functional and feasible for production
- Attend meetings with clients and internal teams to present design concepts and gather feedback
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to source materials and components
- Participate in the design review process to evaluate design solutions and make improvements as necessary
- Develop detailed specifications and instructions for the manufacturing process
- Create visual merchandising concepts to enhance the overall customer experience
- Stay within budget constraints and meet project deadlines
Qualifications:
- Strong portfolio showcasing experience in retail store display design
- Experience building displays and signage for the grocery industry is an asset
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchbook Pro, Rhino, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, Revit, 3D Max, and SolidWorks
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with prototyping and model-making is a plus
- Knowledge of Visual Merchandising is a plus
- This job requires an individual who is highly motivated, detail-orientated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidate should be able to work independently as well as within a team.
Sign Nation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Class G Driving License (preferred)
Work Location: One location
We are looking forward to hearing from you.