Industrial Designer, Kobo

• If you're a passionate innovator who thrives in a team environment, loves hands-on design and prototyping, and demonstrates a deep understanding of Colours, Materials, and Finishes (CMF), we encourage you to apply!
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
• Min 5 years of professional experience in industrial design
• A passion for design and a proven track record of bringing innovative ideas to market through collaborative teamwork
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to design validation and a willingness to experiment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Deep understanding of materials and manufacturing processes, particularly in relation to CMF exploration and execution
• Proficiency in CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks or Rhino 3D), 3D rendering software (Keyshot), and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Desirable

• Our expanding Hardware Development team in Toronto is seeking a creative and collaborative Industrial Designer to play a role in shaping the next generation of eReader devices, accessories, and packaging
• Collaboratively design and develop innovative concepts for eReader devices, accessories and packaging
• Create compelling sketches, renderings, and prototypes to effectively communicate design solutions
• Build experimental mock-ups and functional prototypes to validate design concepts, ergonomics, and functionality
• Participate in user research activities and integrate user feedback into the ideation process
• Collaborate closely with design, engineering, product management, and marketing teams, fostering a culture of shared creativity and innovation to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals
• Explore and implement new trends in Colours, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) to enhance product aesthetics, user appeal, and brand identity
• Present design concepts and rationale effectively to diverse audiences
• Maintain clear and comprehensive design documentation, including CMF and reliability test specifications
• Travel to Asia to attend team meetings and vendor workshops