Industrial Designer jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Job Title: Industrial Designer

Department: Design

Reports To: President

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Job Summary:

Design Catapult, Inc. is a unique industrial design and engineering company located in Fountain Valley, CA. We emphasize in product design and prototype development in all fields including medical and dental, sports and fitness, electronics and computers, and industrial products. For over 20 years, we have been developing projects with an excellent track record of client satisfaction. Our work environment is fast-paced, exciting, and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are expanding our team, and we are currently looking for talented and experienced Industrial Designer who can help us project-based design and development. Candidates must be self-disciplined, self-motivated individuals who work well in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications Education & Experience Required:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in industrial design or equivalent
• Analytical skills: Industrial designers use logic or reasoning skills to study consumers and recognize the need for new products.
• Computer skills. Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and SolidWorks.
• Interpersonal skills. Industrial designers must develop cooperative working relationships with clients and colleagues who specialize in related disciplines.
• Mechanical skills. Industrial designers must understand how products are engineered, at least for the types of products that they design.
• Problem-solving skills. Industrial designers determine the need, size, and cost of a product. Anticipate production issues, develop alternatives, evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Creativity. Industrial designers must be innovative in their designs and the ways in which they integrate existing technologies into their new product.

Duties, Authorities, & Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients to determine requirements for designs.
• Research who will use a product, and the various ways it might be used.
• Sketch ideation and digital renderings that convey product concepts and usage.
• 3D CAD Modeling and Rendering.
• Prototype Development.
• Examine materials and production costs to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Work with other specialists such as mechanical engineers or manufacturers to evaluate whether their design concepts will fill a need at a reasonable cost.
• Evaluate product safety, appearance, and function to determine if a design is practical.
• Present designs and demonstrate prototypes to clients for approval.

Benefits:

• 401k
• Paid Holidays, Vacations and Sick time
• Medical insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person