Industrial Designer

IntelliDesign partners with a cohort of companies to create game changing electronic products for industry. The products we create are designed and manufactured in Seventeen Mile Rocks, Brisbane and are deployed globally in medical, mining, transportation, defence, and industrial environments. IntelliDesign is built on the core values of Innovation, Quality and Together and these values are reflected in everything we do.

At IntelliDesign, our people are our greatest strength. By embracing individual ability and tackling challenges as a team, we provide design and manufacturing services for a portfolio of industry-leading clients supplying advanced products around the globe. With regular opportunities for training, growth and advancement, IntelliDesign invests in supporting and developing our people.

The Role

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Industrial Designer to join our team who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment—bringing smart, manufacturable product designs to life. As part of our design team, you’ll be working on a variety of new and existing product development projects. From initial concepts through to production, you’ll contribute across all product development stages. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with clients and suppliers to clarify design requirements
• Conceive product architectures and design concepts
• Execute detailed design work, creating part geometry and specifications
• Assemble and test prototypes, and investigate issues
• Assist with cost estimating, scheduling, and project coordination
• Support company-wide quality, engineering, and compliance standards

About You

You’ll be an experienced designer who is able to build personal connections with people and create highly desirable design solutions. You will be able to communicate your ideas through sketches/imagery/models and sell your design solutions to your colleagues and clients in an engaging way.

You’ll bring strong attention to detail and sound technical judgement and be highly capable at ushering parts together into manufactured shippable product. Problem definition and solution finding will be core to how you work.

Things that matter to us

• A degree in Industrial Design or Product Design Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in product development, with a strong portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to create well-resolved, aesthetically considered and manufacturable product designs
• Solid understanding of how things work—with a focus on function and manufacturability
• Great problem-solving skills, and a willingness to get hands-on
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a wider team
• Impressive communication skills – interpersonal, visual, and written
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, and Adobe (or similar) artwork applications
• Familiarity with working under a quality system and technical documentation

What we offer

• A high likelihood of your designs being manufactured
• The opportunity to work on some of Australia’s leading technology projects
• Growth and learning from working amongst a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of designers and engineers
• A variety of projects and clients – from medtech startups to defence primes
• Face to face work with clients and significant influence on their journey
• Employment stability through a steadily growing project pipeline and manufacturing operation
• A genuine commitment to sustainable work practices and work-life balance
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas and contributions matter
• Individual and team recognition programs
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Applications

If you’re ready to bring thoughtful, manufacturable design solutions to life and grow with a team that values innovation, quality and collaboration, apply now and find your future at IntelliDesign. Discover more about IntelliDesign and what makes us a great place to work, visit www.intellidesign.com.au.

Questions? Contact us at careers@intellidesign.com.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

Please note: Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered. No agencies, please.

Apply now to join our team. Together we can. Together we will.