Industrial Designer at Carson Optical, Inc.

Looking for an industrial designer with 2-7 years of applicable work experience in product design, packaging design, display design (POP displays), sourcing, engineering, or a related creative field, with the following:

• Bachelor’s in industrial design or engineering-related discipline.
• Experience with CAD, preferably PTC Creo (SolidWorks acceptable) is a strong plus.
• Experience with packaging design software (Artioscad, Engview) is a plus.
• Experience with Graphic Design software (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Creativity and eye for product design.
• Experience with machine shop, product testing, or quality control are a plus.
• Experience using a flatbed plotter or UV printer is a strong plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience sourcing and coordinating with overseas factories is a plus.
• Ability to speak a 2nd language is a plus.

Why Carson?

Carson is a leading consumer optics company, designing a wide variety of products that include binoculars, magnifiers, microscopes, night vision, optical toys, and accessories. Carson’s products are distributed through large national retail chains. The company has a creative culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute to innovation. Carson has a dedicated team of engineers whose sole mission is to improve the customer experience.

About the job:

The design work for this position is mostly coming up with new product designs and packaging, store displays, and tradeshow displays utilizing our flatbed plotter and UV printer. Utilize your communication skills to find and negotiate with new vendors and factories around the world. Help to source new consumer products, from the initial idea to the finished product. Work with engineering to brainstorm new items and create prototypes of your designs. Work with vendors to obtain product samples and costs. Meet with engineering, art, marketing and sales teams and see your designs turn into a reality. This job is most suitable for a self-motivated individual that likes to think outside-of-the-box and has an eye for creativity.

What you will accomplish:

• Gain exposure to aspects of product development including marketing, packaging, and production.
• Research the competitive landscape to help create the next generation of innovative products.
• Help us to identify suitable manufacturing partners. Source components and negotiate costs.
• Discover different methods of manufacturing to improve quality.
• Utilize your creativity to make new and interesting packaging and displays.
• Utilize state of the art machines to create prototypes of your displays.
• Strengthen your communication skills by working with suppliers and factories around the world.

· Champion the product through the development life cycle.

This should describe you:

Strong communicator and focused problem solver who works well both in a team setting and individually and has a talent for creativity.

• Passion for product design and hands-on approach to prototyping.
• Confident sharing your own ideas and taking initiative.
• A “no task too small” mentality; and a willingness to learn and tackle any new issue that might arise in any field or arena.
• Ability to research and become an expert on new technologies relevant to the product line.
• Willingness to travel to both domestic and international industry trade shows and to visit overseas vendors.
• Finding pride in making products that will help people, and that people will enjoy.

Requested Documents:

Please send us your resume and portfolio.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Visa:

• O-1, H-1B, TN, and Green Card sponsorship for all qualified candidates.

This position is in office only, no remote option is available.