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About the Role:
We are looking for an adventurous, passionate, and accomplished Industrial Designer with world class design sensibility to join our design team in Shenzhen, China.
The right candidate loves music as we do, brings a fresh perspective on design & innovation and has the ability to understand and translate latest fashion, interior and cultural design trends into iconic product experiences for Harman Kardon brand.
You will take a lead role with hands-on responsibilities working in a very fast-paced, collaborative environment. You understand that great design can amplify the lives of real people and how this builds a strong brand. As a key member of the design team, your role will involve leading the strategic product design for the brand.
What You Will Do:
Take a lead role in creating next-generation consumer audio product designs for Harman Kardon with a global business impact. These products are designed for the modern user with a refined taste and disposable income, living in contemporary interior and outdoor spaces.Lead design brainstorming sessions, and develop concept designs in 2D and 3D formats and prototypes using in-house or third-party resources.Define product design specifications and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) documentation for manufacturing and work closely with suppliers to ensure design intent is achieved.Present new designs to the global design management and product development teams.Investigate and propose new fit-and-finish options and CMF trends.Work with global teams to develop innovative, trend-defining product concepts and ensure project delivery with exceptional attention to detail.Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and customer needs.Apply design thinking processes in all concept, strategy, and implementation phases.Curate & produce compelling and captivating visual content to showcase our work to the external design community on platforms such as Behance & Instagram.Generate blue-sky, category defining concepts that open new business opportunities for HARMAN Consumer Audio and present them to the business.What You Need:
5+ years of industrial design experience with an impressive portfolio.Proven expertise in consumer product design.Solid knowledge of design processes from trend research and strategy to manufacturing execution.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling (Rhinoceros, KeyShot), and photorealistic rendering.Strong knowledge of Materials, Colors, and Finishes (CMF).Excellent communication, presentation, and multi-tasking skills.Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Product Design or equivalent.Demonstrated ability to solve creative problems and bring concepts to life visually and physically.What is Nice to Have
Love for Design & Music.Familiarity with audio product design.Parametric design skills (Grasshopper scripting).Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling methods, and assembly techniques.Detail-oriented with a dedication to documentation work.Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.Quick learner with self-motivation and the ability to generate multiple concepts for a product.What We Offer
A flexible work environment, including the option to work from home one day per week.Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (e.g., JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG).Extensive training opportunities through HARMAN University.Competitive wellness benefits.An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.