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Lead Industrial Designer (PC Components)

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

BFA or BS in Industrial Design, 8+ years experience in Product/Industrial Design, Team management experience, Proficiency in Solidworks or ProE, Adobe, Experience in PC components is preferred.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead design for Cooling and Motherboard
  • Conceptualize and develop designs
  • Own project lifecycle from start to finish
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Communicate with suppliers for prototypes
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NZXT, Inc. SME https://www.nzxt.com/
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

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Your missions

NZXT is a founder-led, global organization that has not lost our entrepreneurial, scrappy roots. We’re made up of gamers, builders and PC enthusiasts on a mission to create hardware, software, experiences, and services that surprise and delight gamers of all types. So what makes NZXT, NZXT? Our employees come from a variety of backgrounds with unique experiences and interests that make us better. We invent, we play, and we have fun doing it because building is more than just assembling computer parts - building is an attitude and a state of mind. That attitude is shared by an ever-growing community of people who are all here to help each other reach the next great thing. This is an exciting time to join NZXT - let’s get building. 



Job Title: Lead Industrial Designer (PC COMPONENTS)

Location: Taiwan, Taipei

Workplace Type: Onsite

 

JOB SUMMARY

NZXT is looking for an exceptional Lead Industrial Designer to add to our team. At NZXT, we are at the forefront of innovation in the PC components industry. Renowned for our award-winning designs, we are seeking a creative and experienced Lead Industrial Designer candidate who is able  to comfortably work in a fast paced environment and also  lead the design efforts for our Cooling and Motherboard product lines. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in the realm of computer components.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead Design for Cooling and Motherboard Products:
    * Take charge of industrial design and act as the primary voice for industrial design for our Cooling and Motherboard product lines.
    * Acquire comprehensive knowledge about other NZXT PC Components product lines and grasp their interdependencies. 
    * Collaborate with counterparts overseeing different product lines to consistently explore and suggest better solutions.
  • Conceptualization and Design Development:
    * Generate and present innovative design solutions for new products.
    * Utilize sketching, form development, and 2D/3D visualization to communicate design concepts.
    * Ensure a seamless handoff of designs to engineering teams.
  • End-to-End Project Ownership:
    * Own the project lifecycle from conceptualization to production.
    * Proactively drive project progress through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    * Work closely with engineering, product management, and other teams to ensure successful product development.
    * Collaborate with design management and leadership to enhance design processes, methodologies, and design thinking at NZXT.
  • Supplier/Vendor Collaboration:
    * Communicate effectively with domestic and overseas suppliers/vendors to bring designs to life.
    * Oversee prototype reviews, tests, and validations.
  • Review, Test, and Validate Prototypes:
    * Conduct thorough reviews and testing of prototypes to ensure adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
  • Market Insight and Innovation:
    * Stay abreast of customer and market needs to identify new design opportunities.
    * Propose design enhancements based on industry trends and user feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A BFA or BS in Industrial Design related field is a must.
  • Must have at least 8 years of working experience in Product/Industrial Design or Product Development.
  • Professional experience in consumer electronics and  computer related fields is a must and PC Components is a plus.
  • At least 2 year of experience managing a team of industrial designers
  • Experience in PC components such as computer cases or cooling is a big plus.


SKILL

  • Highly refined design sensibilities
  • Strong conceptualization skills and mechanical aptitude
  • High creative problem-solving skills
  • Must have a strong work ethic and drive
  • Able to work independently as well as with a team.
  • Able to work under pressure as well as under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong project management skills with proven track record of successful product launches
  • Knowledge of the PC gaming industry or related field is a plus.
  • Exceptional at sketching and product renderings.
  • Must display an eagerness to learn and a willingness to accept constructive criticism and thrive in a collaborative environment.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, CMF and product development processes is a must.
  • Proficiency in Solidworks or ProE and Keyshot is an absolute must.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power-Point.
  • Ability to communicate in English
  • Minimum travel required
  • Candidates MUST provide a portfolio or a personal website to be considered for this position.
  • This is a non-remote position. 

CULTURE & VALUES

At NZXT, we believe in the importance of Design Thinking and the power of Serving Community, and our values spring from those two core ideas: 

GIVE A SHIT - We’re obsessed with doing right by our community internally and externally.
  • We care a lot
  • We speak up
  • We do what we say
LEARN AND GROW - We see our challenges as opportunities. Progress over perfection.
  • We are curious and aren’t afraid to try
  • We take accountability
  • We apply what we learn
WIN TOGETHER - We elevate each other with unique perspectives and mutual respect.
  • We are in this together—win or lose
  • We lift each other up
  • We value every voice
KEEP IT SIMPLE - We remove complications to focus on what’s needed.
  • We make it efficient
  • We reduce friction
  • We keep things user-friendly

We hope that every NZXT employee internalizes and practices these values to the point where they become second nature. We expect our leaders and managers to embody and nurture these values, because when they are in full force... amazing things can happen.

NZXT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Soft Skills

  • Conceptualizing
  • Strong Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Teamwork
  • Creativity

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