Industrial Designer

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like Harman Kardon, JBL and JBL Professional, AKG, Mark Levinson, BSS, and many others,
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

We are seeking an adventurous, passionate, and accomplished Industrial designer with a 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 can understand and translate the latest fashion, technology, and cultural design trends into iconic product experiences for Harman’s key brands, including JBL, Harman Kardon, and AKG. You will take responsibility for projects that require hands-on design skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You understand that great design and details bring value to our customers as well as build strong brands.

Ready to design for the brands you already love? Click here to learn more about our Global Design Hub.

What You Will Do

• Creating next-generation Home Audio products for Harman’s brands.
• Create concept designs in 2D and 3D formats.
• Prototype designs using in-house and 3rd party resources.
• Develop detailed product design specifications and CMF documents.
• Present the new designs to the design management and product development teams.
• Investigate and propose new fit and finish options and CMF trends.
• Staying up-to-date on industry trends, technological advancements, and customer needs.
• Brainstorming and working with the global Harman & Samsung design teams to develop initial design concepts.
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered to the market excellently and with utmost attention to detail and quality.
• Work on innovative and trend-defining product concepts in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary creative teams across the globe.
• Work with design leaders in all phases of the design thinking process, from concept to strategic, tactical, and implementation.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Love for Design & Music.
• At least 3 years of experience in the field of industrial design with an impressive portfolio.
• Experience in designing products for the world of the consumer market.
• Solid knowledge of the design process, from trend research and design strategy to concept development and manufacturing execution.
• Excellent 2D and 3D skills: fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite and 3D such as Rhinoceros and KeyShot.
• Experience defining Materials, Colors, and Finishes.(CMF Specs)
• Ability to create photorealistic renderings.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to work seamlessly with leaders across functions.
• Ability to multi-task many projects and products at once.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Industrial/Product design.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling methods, and assembly methods.
• Able to quickly generate visual and physical definitions of new products that convey key attributes of function and layout.
• A proven structured approach to creative problem-solving.

Bonus Point If You Have

• Quick learner with self-motivation.
• Ability to create many concepts for one product with direction from a product development manager.
• Parametric design skills (Grasshopper scripting).
• Good interpersonal skills with team spirit.
• Familiar with audio products preferred.
• Detail-oriented and dedicated to documentation work.
• Ability to function in a team environment.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own 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.