About us
At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We are proud to be authentic, different and pioneers. We are driven by a desire to solve real problems and improve everyday lives with intuitive solutions that do more, but use less. Family owned, we are not restricted by conventional thinking; we explore, discover and learn for ourselves. Never satisfied, we believe everything can always be made better.
About the role
Dyson are looking for a Lead Industrial Designer to join our Global Design and Product Experience team. This role is based at our Malmesbury campus in the UK. You will collaborate with NPI teams to create innovative and market leading design concepts. You will champion design and user experience to other parts of the business. You will travel frequently to collaborate with our Research Design & Development teams as well as establish and build relationships with our global development and manufacturing network.
1. Own the look and feel of Dyson's products.
2. Lead design for your product category.
3. Manage 1-3 industrial designers in the team.
4. Quickly visualise multiple design solutions at a very hi-resolution.
5. Ensure design alignment and consistency through-out multiple projects.
6. Lead Design and Product Experience reviews with senior stakeholders.
7. Be the voice of design while collaborating with Engineering and Product Management.
8. Collaborate daily with our global network of designers and engineers.
9. Negotiate and challenge engineering and product layout limitations
10. Create innovative design solutions that balance visuals, user-interaction, performance, manufacturing, and cost.
11. Sweat the intricate details of the design while keeping the overall design intent in mind.
12. Develop refined 3D surfaces for rendering, model building, and production.
13. Utilise digital and physical tools (models, physical rigs, renderings, 2D prints) to validate design solutions.
14. Direct model making resource to accurately demonstrate and communicate solutions.
About you
15. A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent.
16. 7+ years of hands-on design experience.
17. Incredibly skilled in sketching, form development, 3D surface quality, and 3D modelling.
18. Highly skilled in 3D CAD applications (NX, Rhino, Alias, Solidworks, etc).
19. Experienced in continuous CAD surfacing theory.
20. Experienced in rendering software (Keyshot, VRed, etc).
21. Experienced in 2D design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, etc).
22. Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes and down-stream product delivery.
23. Proven ability managing multiple projects from concept to production.
24. Assumes ownership of projects and capable of working without close supervision.
25. Excellent communicator with the ability to clearly present ideas both verbally and visually.
26. Assertive and diplomatic – a great collaborator and receptive of constructive criticism.
Benefits
Financial:
27. Performance related bonus
28. Company paid Life Assurance
29. Discounts on Dyson machines
30. Competitive pension scheme
31. Purchase additional holidays
Lifestyle:
32. 27 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
33. Free bus travel to and from Malmesbury campus from Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon
34. On-site parking
35. Endless free coffee and tea, and a free lunch
36. Free on-site hair salon
37. On-site lifestyle Assist
38. Electric vehicle scheme
Health:
39. Private Medical insurance for all employees
40. Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents
41. Digital GP and prescription service
42. Fertility treatment support
43. On-site gym and sports centre
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Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.