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Apex Systems, Inc. Industrial Design Engineer III - 2031753 in Seattle, Washington
Job#: 2031753
Job Description:
Color, Material, and Finish Designer Industrial Design Engineer This is a contract position on site in Seattle. The initial duration is 6 months; potential to extend to 2 years. Rate: $80-$90/hr W2 Apex is partnering with a Fortune 500 organization that is shaping the future of consumer electronics in the emerging Augmented and Virtual Reality industry, as well as Personal Communication and Social Connections via our game-changing Portal products. As a Color, Material, and Finish Designer on the Industrial Design team, you bring extensive knowledge of industry trends, forecasting, color development and management, and have the technical knowledge to translate a creative vision into production-ready materials and processes. You have a record of shipping successful products in the Consumer Electronics, Wearable Technology, Fashion, or Eyewear industries and are comfortable working collaboratively with cross-discipline teams and manufacturing partners. Your insights, creative input, and development efforts will help guide the unique style and distinctive look of our brand. General Summary / Responsibilities Interface with industry to research and develop proprietary and innovative hardware styles, construction details, material combinations, new production techniques, etc. Assist in the continual gathering and sharing of trends in consumer electronics, eyewear and fashion markets Create fully resolved CMF strategy for presentation to team members, partners and manufactures. Assist in the resolution of design, prototyping and manufacturing issues during the development phase; create fully resolved solutions to communicate and resolve manufacturing and prototyping challenges Manage and maintain CMF product specifications for products in development from concept to production Job Specifications Bachelors of Industrial Design from an accredited college or university, or relevant professional experience required 5+ years experience working as a CMF Designer/Developer Proficiency in communicating design vision, and concepts using 2D color renderings and 2D CAD. 3D CAD and visualization experience is a plus Excellent organization skills, detail oriented, and has the ability to multitask across different projects and categories Working knowledge of plastic injection molding, metal fabrication techniques, resin development, coating technologies, plastics decoration processes, fabrics and textiles Occasional domestic and international travel is a requirement for this position
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Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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