Designer 3, Industrial Design

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

Sandisk 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.
• Lead design-for-manufacturing activity with industrial design, engineering, and supplier teams to refine and finalize design.
• Engage with suppliers throughout Asia to support execution of product graphics, colors, materials, and finishes.
• Research, identify, and propose new manufacturing processes that add value to industrial design.
• 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.
• Provide mentorship to junior design staff. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent. 

PREFERRED:

• Must have 7-10+ years of recent and relevant industrial design experience. 

SKILLS:

• Expert-level skills in digital tools such as 3D CAD (SolidWorks), 3D renderings (Keyshot), Adobe Creative Suite, and MSFT Office.
• Ability to ideate, communicate, and develop industrial design concepts, including product form, colors, materials, and finishes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems with suppliers and engineering teams.
• Ability to concurrently handle multiple projects and adhere to schedules. 
• Demonstrate qualifications with a portfolio that highlights process across industrial design, including design-for-manufacturing.

Additional Information

Sandisk 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.

Sandisk 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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