Senior Industrial Designer

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🕒 April 17

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DIRTT

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2004

🤝 B2B

🔧 Hardware

B2B • Hardware

DIRTT is a company that designs and manufactures prefabricated, customizable interior construction systems and modular building components for commercial spaces. Their solutions combine configurable hardware and 3D visualization-driven design tools with advanced off-site manufacturing to accelerate schedules, provide precise fit-to-site installation, and enable adaptable, reconfigurable built environments. DIRTT serves other businesses—architects, contractors, and owners—by offering integrated design-to-manufacturing workflows and transparent, real-time cost controls.

📋 Description

• Mentor Product Designers, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success and professional growth. • Help determine the design strategy and direction for our products, aligning with the company's goals. • Identify opportunities for new products and aid the creation of the business case. • Identify opportunities for improving or retiring existing products and aid the creation of the business case. • Collaborate with product managers to prioritize design projects, ensuring they align with business objectives. • Determine design requirements based on briefs from internal teams and external partners. • Generate creative and innovative design concepts which align with consumer needs and project objectives. • Present design proposals and ideas to stakeholders for feedback and approval. • Employ Feature-Driven Development (FDD) and Agile methodologies to meet target goals. • Lead and participate in design charrettes and critiques for collaborative design development. • Conduct research to gain insight into user behavior and preferences, integrating findings into the design process. • Create 3D models, CAD drawings, prototypes, and manufacturing information, maintaining a high level of design quality, consistency, functionality, ergonomics, and manufacturing standards. • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA); designing parts, components, and products for ease of manufacturing and assembly by simplifying, optimizing, and refining the product design. • Design for the Environment (DFE); designing for sustainability, considering the whole life cycle by consideration of materials selection, sourcing, packaging and disposal and their environmental impacts. • Research and recommend appropriate materials and manufacturing processes which align with the product pricing strategy, project budget and requirements. • Oversee the development of prototypes and mock-ups to test and validate design concepts. • Collaborate with engineering, production, and installation teams to refine designs based on feedback. • Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for internal and external stakeholder teams, including solution support, ICE developers, order engineering, marketing and communications, project management and construction partners. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, production, installers, and product managers, to ensure seamless project execution from concept to production. • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to continuously improve design processes and outcomes.

🎯 Requirements

• Degree, diploma or professional equivalent in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering, or a related design discipline field. • Proven experience (10+ years) in product design, with a track record of successful product launches. • A strong portfolio showcasing a range of successful product designs. • Experience in the manufacturing of products a must. • Experience in interior construction is a strong asset. • Proficiency in 3D design tools and software such as OneSpace Solid Designer or CREO Elements Direct, SolidWorks, Pro-E, AutoCAD 3D, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, CAD, and 3D prototyping tools. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office. • Solid understanding of design principles, user-centered design, and human factors engineering. • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, with an ability to design for manufacturability. • In-depth experience designing products for a wide range of materials and manufacturing processes; custom sheet metal, machined parts, aluminum and plastic extrusions, injection molded and die casted parts and glass. • Proficiency in reading Architectural/ Engineering/ Mechanical/ Manufacturing drawings. • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and balance creativity with practicality. • Strong product management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an ability to articulate and justify design decisions. • Passion for innovation, and staying current with design trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies. • Strong interpersonal skills including ability to work effectively with a diverse group including trades people and technical personnel. • Expert Level DIRTT product knowledge and DIRTT architectural and section details preferred. • In-depth knowledge of DIRTT constructability and material contents preferred. • In-depth knowledge of DIRTT acoustics capabilities & understanding product requirements preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• A competitive base salary plus a variable pay (bonus) program. • Eligibility to participate in DIRTT’s Employee Share Purchase Plan. • For in-office roles: continental breakfast, coffee, tea, soda, daily hot cafeteria lunch, and snacks to keep you energized. • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, designed to keep you and your family healthy. • Disability and insurance benefits to protect you and your loved ones, including short- and long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage, and voluntary options with certain benefits varying by location. • Mental health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • A thorough and supportive onboarding program designed to set you up for success.