Job description

Meridian International, a global tool and hardware design and manufacturing company, seeks an Industrial Designer with 3-5 years of experience to join its R&D team at the firm’s U.S. headquarters in Centennial, Colorado. Working closely with the company’s sales group and its Shanghai-based engineers, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative design solutions that expand the company’s product lineup.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop creative solutions for hand tools, storage, hardware and lawn & garden products based on established design principles.
• Collaborate with internal design, engineering, manufacturing and sales teams bring innovative products to retailers worldwide.
• Translate new design ideas or product updates into sketches, renderings, storyboards, prototypes, CAD models and animations.
• Understand and implement Brand guidelines across multi product categories.
• Create and present key design details and improvements to internal team members and customers.
• Develop, build and test prototypes
• Track current product trends and competitor developments in the hand tool, hardware, and lawn & garden product sectors.

Software Requirements:
• SolidWorks
• KeyShot
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• MS Office 360

Minimum Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in a physical product development environment
• Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent
• Understanding of core manufacturing processes – injection molding, die casting, machining, 3-D printing, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to generate/evaluate creative ideas
• Team player and collaborator
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Benefits:
• Salary Range: $70,000-90,000
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer provided health insurance coverage
• 401k match
• PTO