Product Designer

Our client, a fast-growing engineering resources company, is looking for a Product Designer with a passion for finding solutions to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be skilled at each stage of the design process but always focused on the needs of the customer.

Location: Barrie, ON

Responsibilities: By partnering with cross-functional teams and customers, you will turn your insights into delightful products in a creative environment that requires proven leadership skills and the ability to execute a creative vision.

More responsibilities in detail:

• Set design requirements based on information from internal teams and client side.
• Create design concepts and drawings to determine the best product.
• Identify new product improvement opportunities.
• Analyze how a new product satisfies market needs and consumer preferences.
• Stay up to date on current industry trends and market conditions.
• Coordinate with other design team members to ensure consistent and accurate communication.
• Modify and revise existing designs to meet changing customer preferences.
• Work closely with product engineers to suggest improvements for products and processes.
• Present product design ideas to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Requirements: 

• Working knowledge with 3D rendering, AutoCad and Catia.
• Proven experience in all phases of the design process including user research, copywriting, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and usability testing.
• An intuitive eye for customer needs beyond the obvious.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members.
• Ability to collect and interpret both qualitative and quantitative feedback.
• A well-rounded portfolio of client work, demonstrating a strong understanding of client objectives.
• Ability to effectively communicate and persuade around design concepts.
• Passion for design; not satisfied with the status quo and always thinking of ways to improve.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Provide assistance to product engineers when needed.
• Recommend new tools and technologies by staying abreast of the latest trends and techniques.
• Medical design and consumer design experience preferred.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume to careers@gc-employment.com with the subject of "Product Designer", thank you.