Lead Industrial Designer (Contract-to-Hire)
Cubii, United States
Job Description
About the Company
Cubii is on a mission to build the most approachable wellness brand for every bodii. We do this by building healthii habits that empower people to take control of their health amp; propel their journey to living better. Our flagship product is a series of compact seated ellipticals that integrate movement into everyday life at office or homes. With over 600,000+ users, and 300% YoY growth, the brand is growing rapidly and has an engaged, loyal customer base. With direct to consumer being a large part of the business, Cubii has access to thousands of its customers. Cubii’s products are award winning and the company was included as part of Inc’s Fastest Growing Companies in America in both 2019 amp; 2020.
Job Description
Cubii is looking for a seasoned Lead Industrial Designer to join the Product Team. The Lead Industrial Designer is someone who is passionate about design and confident in promoting and defending innovative ideas. This role will work directly within the Product team to drive design thinking and development processes to support product and business opportunities. The ideal candidate is someone who is a thinker, innovative, empathetic, and critical. This candidate will have a portfolio which highlights the stewardship and execution of innovative and commercialized products for a diverse user base. This will be a full time 6 month contract-to-hire opportunity, with the possibility for full time employment or an extended contract after completion.
Responsibilities
- Lead industrial design development and execution for Cubii portfolio products
- Develop and implement cohesive design strategies by incorporating cross-functional insights and conducting design research, in cooperation with Product Manager
- Oversee and refine the product design language across the entire Cubii portfolio
- Execute product design concepts and development alongside Product team
- Communicate product design intent to vendors and mechanical engineers to ensure design language is maintained throughout the entire product development cycle
- Work closely with Product Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure design language and products continually align with brand and business objectives
- Provide guidance to inform cohesive user experience across all product touchpoints
Experience Requirements
5-7+ years of experience as an Industrial Designer in a collaborative design environment, with experience in a fast-paced studio environment highly preferred
High proficiency in surfacing, CAD software, and 3D/2D rendering programs and creative programs (Keyshot, Rhino, Octane Render, Adobe Suite)
Strong visual eye in styling and sculpting forms and product design experiences
Understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes with capability in executing product development through DFM
Extensive insight in materials and production methods at scale
Experienced in high fidelity sketching, hand-built form studies, and prototypes
Versed in design thinking and user centric design processes to conduct primary research and synthesize insights in creative briefs to build empathy
Thoughtful, collaborative, and motivated