We are Fresh. Together let’s build the future. With partners and clients, we practice strategy, design, development, and engineering to harness the power of technology and create what’s next.
Our cross-disciplinary approach blends human ingenuity and technology, empowering us to meet uncertainty with confidence. What got us there today won’t get us to tomorrow, so we test our assumptions and always strive for growth. From the products we build to the partners we collaborate with, we believe people make the difference.
And we do so as a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Why join Fresh?
We are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems by leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with an eye toward the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated, dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully. Most of all, we were built from the start as a modern, high performance services partner that puts people — from our employees to our partners to our clients to their customers, first.
What we need:
Fresh Consulting is investing in its Industrial Design practice as the organization continues to grow. We are looking for an industry veteran to help develop our ID team’s capabilities and extend our impact across client and internal efforts. The ideal candidate wears many hats – capable of implementing inspiring design solutions, collaborating with other disciplines, and being the go-to for both clients and internal team members.
As an Industrial Designer Director, you will be responsible for directing and overseeing the Industrial Design team and process at Fresh. You will work on various projects from engineering prototypes to production products. Multidisciplinary projects are expected at Fresh. Ideally, you’re an experienced collaborator. You seek out the “why” and implement design solutions accordingly. You love to craft the story and vision of a product and rally the greater team towards it. You are just as passionate about sharing knowledge as you are learning from others. You have extensive experience in a complete design process, production, consulting & team leadership. You are highly trained in core industrial design skills and capable of sharing this experience with the team.
We want someone who can challenge engineering assumptions to help us create superior product experiences. We’re looking for someone to join us with a passion for great design, creativity, and innovation.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead, guide, and execute full-process client and internal projects from product planning through production
- Lead and manage a team of designers, assigning tasks and overseeing budgets
- Implement research-based design solutions on technical projects
- Operate on multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across departments
- Generate high-quality assets within research, ideation, concept sketching, CAD modeling, 3D rendering, physical prototyping, design specifications
- Oversee and mentor other designers
- Interface with clients and stakeholders to facilitate relationships and drive projects
- Manage/source vendors and manufacturers to deliver custom parts, models, and products
- Advocate for design, inspiring, and educating the greater team
- Support sales pursuit teams, helping to scope and quote new efforts
Required Qualifications
- 13+ years of professional experience designing products for production
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, or equivalent training and experience
- Extensive experience in industrial design, including several years in a leadership or management role. Strong knowledge of the design process, materials, manufacturing techniques, and user-centered design principles.
- Experience growing ID book of business
- Excellent communication skills and a sense of humor
- Demonstrable abilities in research, storytelling, sketching, visualizations, and production
- Proficiency in design software such as CAD tools, 3D modeling software, and Adobe Creative Suite. Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Thorough knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and production
- Experience working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Experienced in physical prototyping, mockups, and appearance models
- Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage work to meet project timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to balance multiple clients and internal projects simultaneously
- Ability to navigate in a developing team environment
Desired Qualifications:
- Engineering experience working as an ME/EE
- Robotics experience
Please submit your portfolio link for consideration.
For a Washington-State-based role, the base salary hiring range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
At Fresh Consulting, we strive to hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
*Fresh Consulting is a participating E-Verify company.