Company Description
Glistco is a Canadian innovator in VR gaming accessories, headquartered in North York, ON. Specializing in designing and manufacturing high-quality attachments to enhance the VR gaming experience, Glistco utilizes an additive manufacturing facility to ensure precision and durability in every product. The company is committed to providing the ultimate VR gaming accessories to elevate gameplay for all users.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Industrial Designer at Glistco in North York, ON. The Industrial Designer will be responsible for tasks such as industrial design, product design, prototyping, design thinking, and product development to create innovative VR gaming accessories that enhance the user experience.
Responsibilities
- Concept Development: Generate innovative ideas and concepts for new products and product improvements, considering form, function, materials, and user experience.
- Prototyping: Use in-house equipment to build physical models and prototypes for testing and evaluation.
- Material and Manufacturing Knowledge: Collaborate with engineers to select appropriate materials, understand manufacturing constraints, and ensure designs are optimized for mass production.
- Research and Trend Analysis: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, user preferences, and new materials/technology to influence design decisions.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, marketing teams, and production partners to ensure that design intent is carried through development, marketing, and manufacturing stages.
- User-centered Design: Focus on ergonomics and user experience, ensuring products are intuitive, comfortable, and align with user needs.
- Design Presentations: Present ideas, sketches, and final designs to internal teams and stakeholders for feedback and approvals.
Qualifications
- Industrial Design and Product Design skills
- Experience in Prototyping and Design Thinking
- Product Development expertise
- Strong creativity and innovation abilities
- Knowledge of 3D modeling software
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field
Compensation
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Base Salary - $40,000/Yr - $50,000/Yr