Designer 2, Industrial Design

Job Description

Western Digital seeks a talented and passionate industrial designer with experience and interest in product graphics to join our diverse and energetic design team. This is an outstanding opportunity to bring new ideas to our industry-leading consumer product lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead design projects with creative synergy and adventurous outlook from product inception to product launch.
• Evangelize and demonstrate the value of design across our product portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs, market trends, and technical considerations into effective design solutions.
• Create design concepts, including form factors, product graphics, and colourways.
• Leverage various design tools to communicate concepts, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Keyshot, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office.
• Support multiple programs at different stages of the design process.
• Develop detailed product specifications, including artwork, colours, materials, and finishes.
• Communicate with design, marketing, and engineering teams as well as suppliers across multiple regions.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or equivalent.

PREFERRED:

• Must have 2-5+ years of recent and relevant industrial design experience.

SKILLS:

• Excellent form development skills. Experience and interest in graphic design also preferred.
• Competency in digital tools – Adobe Creative Cloud, Keyshot, and SolidWorks or similar software.
• Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively present ideas.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to facilitate solutions with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Effective time-management skills to handle multiple projects.
• Portfolio that showcases a thoughtful, creative process (sketches and models).

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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