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Kohler Co. Industrial Designer_Faucet & Performance Showering in China
Industrial Designer_Faucet & Performance Showering
Industrial Designer_Faucet & Performance Showering
BASIC FUNCTION
Create innovative concepts, products, experiences, and human interfaces through the design thinking process while recognizing the influences from manufacturing, marketing, engineering, cost and timing.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
Design innovative products and take the designs from concept through implementation.
Understand our consumers. Translating their needs to beautiful and meaningful products.
Monitor and maintain the competitive landscape of the product category information for better user and product experience benchmarking.
Support the team to create fantastic work.
Major Tasks:
Create beautiful products with good aesthetic styling and CMF.
Lead the project and work closely with all new product development departments, especially Engineering, Marketing, and Manufacturing, in a team atmosphere achieving new product design requirements.
Understand our target users and incubate innovative ideas that are meaningful, for gracious living.
Execute user research, concept ideation, 3D modeling/rendering.
Profile:
Good three-dimensional styling capability. Furniture design experience is a plus.
Experience launching products successfully from ideation phase to the manufacturing phase. Experience working for a design consultancy is a plus.
Leverage user insights with human center design thinking.
Challenge himself/herself and no fear to break boundaries.
Passion to create a vision and innovation.
Curiosity & Fun
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Supervisory Relationships:
- Reports to the Design Manager
Organization Relationships:
- Works alongside ID, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, and Manufacturing in a team environment.
External Business Relationships:
Occasional contact with design consultants.
Occasional contact with vendors and suppliers.
Attends industry trade shows and seminars as needed to maintain awareness of competitor products, designs, and overall consumer product design trends.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university or college of design with academic emphasis on product design. Typically has 2-3 years of experience in industrial design.Experience launching products successfully from ideation phase to the manufacturing phase. Experience working for a design consultancy is a plus.
Why Work at Kohler Co.?
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.
On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com .
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.