Senior Industrial Designer for the Home Décor Market - Golden Lighting

Senior Industrial Designer for the Home Décor Market

Industry: Importing, distribution, and Ecommerce

Location: Headquarters in Tallahassee, FL; position remote within the US

Schedule: Generally 8:00am - 5:00pm Eastern Time with some flexibility

Compensation: Annual salary commensurate with experience + a full benefit package (see below for details)

Summary of Qualifications:

• Seven (7)+ years of product design experience
• College degree in industrial design, interior design, architecture, or a related field
• Experience manipulating vector files within a CAD software environment (required)
• Ability to travel (domestically and internationally) 50 days of the year
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening

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About us: Golden Lighting, a nationally recognized brand, is a growing company of about 40 employees specializing in the design and manufacture of decorative, residential lighting products. We are a privately held company (not a publicly traded one), which means we make business decisions that benefit our employees and customers instead of focusing on increasing the share value of outside investors. We are also not a start-up company that could close shop if the next round of venture capital doesn't come through. One of our core values is being innovative within our industry, and we are constantly researching new product trends, more streamlined ways of operating, and new technologies to develop. As we continue to expand our operation, we find ourselves needing to add to our design team.

About the position: We’re looking for a highly-motivated and creative Senior Industrial Designer to support our fast-paced product launch cycle. We pride ourselves on crafting a range of residential light fixtures that is new, on-trend, and value-conscious. The Senior Industrial Designer will contribute to the creation and development of new products from concept generation to manufacturing. Design background, CAD experience, attention to detail, creativity, and an understanding and love of home fashion will be crucial for success in this position. This position has numerous opportunities for professional growth as the company continues to expand.

We think you'll be a good fit for the role if you:

• Are excited by the prospect of delivering a product from initial concept development to manufacturing
• Are comfortable mentoring junior level designers to grow in their craft
• Enjoy collaborating across departments, interacting with clients and vendors, and communicating with internal stakeholders
• Review issues or limitations from all angles, using creativity to troubleshoot roadblocks
• Are analytical and methodical in your design approach, possessing a strong attention to detail
• Possess a strong growth mindset, and are open to changes that come as the company expands
• Naturally have an eye for design and enjoy following fashion trends

If this sounds like you, please read on!
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Essential Tasks of the Senior Industrial Designer:

Conceptualization and Design:

• Understand project requirements and translate them into creative concepts.
• Utilize various techniques, including sketches, CAD, and 3D models, to visualize design ideas.
• Develop final design solutions for expanding our existing product collections.

Innovation and New Product Development:

• Pitch creative ideas for new products, considering market trends and customer needs.
• Collaborate with team members to launch new product lines.
• Incorporate feedback from vendors and customers to enhance fixture quality, usability, and functionality.

Commercial Acumen:

• Work closely with our sales teams to develop commercially viable products.
• Understand lighting construction and integrate this knowledge into designs.
• Identify new technologies and materials to stay ahead of industry advancements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Foster a mindset of continuous improvement within the design process.
• Leverage technology to streamline time-to-market for our products.
• Lead overseas factory development teams in creating cutting-edge designs.

Technical Proficiency:

• Utilize CAD software to produce final drawings for vendors and product specifications.
• Ensure all products meet safety standards (ETL, UL, CUL, or CSA compliance).

Market Insights:

• Assist with market analysis for new products.
• Collaborate with vendors to introduce innovative designs.

Requirements

This job might be for you if you:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, for example: industrial design, interior design, art, product design, furniture design, lighting design, or architecture
• Have seven (7)+ years of professional design experience beyond school
• Have a keen eye for design and an understanding of design principles, ideally within the lighting industry
• Have a strong ability to communicate ideas and concepts through hand sketching or prototyping
• Have experience managing projects in Monday.com (preferred) or other project management software
• Have the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
• Have experience editing CAD drawings using AutoCAD or other design software
• Demonstrate initiative, are conscientious, and provide complete follow-through on areas of responsibility
• Have prior experience working with Asian manufacturers and working knowledge of their customs and cultural differences (preferred)
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Are self-motivated and have a strong work ethic
• Have the confidence to solve problems and be creative
• Have the ability to build excellent working relationships internally and externally to achieve goals
• Are able to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas
• Are willing to travel (domestically and internationally) 50 days of the year
• Can successfully pass a background check and drug screening

Benefits

Here at Golden Lighting, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. This is why we offer:

• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth
• Competitive annual salary that is commensurate with experience (salary expectations will be discussed very early in the application process)
• 90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available first of the month after 60 days of FT employment, family plans are available as well)
• 100% employer-paid life insurance (up to $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage)
• Matching contributions to a 401k retirement account (4% match, available first of the month after 90 days of FT employment)
• Paid holidays and vacation day accrual which begins immediately
• Numerous off-site and team-building activities

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If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to see you apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.