About Us:
Teknion creates furniture that connects people, technology and spaces. We hold to a simple yet powerful principle: design does matter. We are a different kind of company–one with an entrepreneurial spirit defined by passion, curiosity and bold, creative thinking. A privately held company with a youthful entrepreneurial spirit, we recognize the vast skills, knowledge, perspectives and cultural contributions that diversity brings to Teknion. Because different perspectives and experiences trigger creativity and innovation, diversity is integral to our success. Our employees are the heart and soul of our business. To support their development is to enhance our biggest asset.
Overview:
Teknion is currently hiring a full-time Industrial Designer for our North York, ON head office. We are looking for a dynamic industrial designer experienced in all aspects of design to work in a team environment to generate, develop and communicate appropriate new product design concepts and innovative product solutions that can be manufactured to cost targets and meet market needs.
Responsibilities:
- Develop new concepts and products and demonstrate their features, form and detailed application and restrictions in response to the product briefs and PDO.
- Evolve the design concept through a systematic process of model making, testing, analysis, and refinement to create a prototype of the product design.
- Participate in the cross-disciplinary project team(s) to collectively solve product design issues, including manufacturability, function, appearance, product application, etc and report back, to project team with significant design direction.
- Communicate and demonstrate the new product designs using models, CAD layouts, drawings and presentations.
- Present product concepts and design direction, both internally and externally in an informal and formal manner.
- Keep abreast of industry trends and standards as they relate to competitive product and design.
- Continually acquire knowledge of new product(s) and how they may be applied to various changing work environments.
- Keep Design Management aware of significant decisions, changes and progress updates.
Requirements:
- University degree or college diploma in Industrial Design.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience as a product designer.
- Working knowledge of computer applications related to design such as SolidWorks and Microsoft office.
- Basic project management skills.
- Sketching and model making.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Working knowledge of various manufacturing processes, materials, and human factors.
Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request an accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, credit check and criminal check. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position