London, UK
Junior industrial/product or furniture designer
at Industrial Facility
Industrial Facility is seeking a junior industrial, product or furniture designer to join its growing team in London.
About Industrial Facility
Industrial Facility, founded by partners Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, has emerged as one of the most progressive and creative offices working in industrial, product and furniture design. Work is respected for its simplicity and clarity of thought across many sectors including consumer products, furniture, lighting, IoT, exhibitions, health/medical devices and fashion. The work continues to be highly innovative, with production projects for global clients including Herman Miller, Muji, Mattiazzi, TAKT, Kristalia, Emeco, Google and Wästberg. Industrial Facility is also the parent company of Future Facility, which focuses on the next generation of smart products and services. For further information, visit our website.
Job description:
- assist the development of industrial, product, furniture and lighting designs in a small team environment from initial drawings and physical models through to presentation renderings and manufacturing details
- work simultaneously on numerous projects across a host of sectors
- potential international travel to client sites (Europe, US)
- opportunity to learn and develop professionally within the studio
- full-time, in-person role based in our Clerkenwell, London studio (no remote, part-time or freelance positions available)
You will need:
- one-year working experience in preferably at least two of the following design areas; product, furniture, electronics, UI
- BA/BS or MA/MSc in industrial design, product design, furniture design or related degree
- experience working on mass-produced goods would be beneficial
- excellent 3D modelling skills with an understanding of processes and materials
- a good eye for composition, materials and colour
- to feel comfortable working within a small, growing studio, with the ability to collaborate on projects and take guidance
- impeccable attention to detail and strong work ethic
- good time management skills; delivering work on time and to a high standard
- excellent visual and verbal communication skills, including the ability to confidentially present and correspond with clients
- fluency in English, with good spoken and written communication skills; knowledge of Italian and/or Japanese is beneficial but not required
- must currently have the legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. International applicants must specify what gives you the legal right to work in the UK
Technical requirements:
- a sound general knowledge and interest in moulding methods, mass-produced fabrication, assembly methods, material capabilities
- ability to understand initial engineering as proof of concept
- 3D modelling skills, excellent proficiency in Rhino
- 3D rendering skills with a proficiency in Keyshot or similar
- knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc)
- knowledge of coding and Arduino would be a plus
Industrial Facility is an equal opportunity employer. Salary will be dependent on experience. Please include an indication of salary expectations and notice period (if applicable). Employment begins in early February 2022.
To apply please submit your CV and a short cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications should be by email using the ‘apply’ link below (max. file size 3MB).
Please note that we are only able to respond to successful applicants and will not discuss submissions over the telephone. Interviews will take place in December or January.
Application deadline: 14 January 2022 but prefer earlier submissions.