Industrial Designer

Who we are?

You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we’ve brought to market. Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand.  We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that help enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers.

At our core, though, we are problem-solvers. We put our customers’ needs at the heart of our decisions, and we have been first to market with innumerable innovations over the decades, fuelled by a combination of customer insights, in-house R&D capability, and carefully selected partnerships that drive us to be better.

We can do all of this because we’re really picky about who we choose to join us. We hire people who care about the work, and care for each other. We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit. We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF).

We are AMES Australasia. Want to join us?

Role and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will join a fast moving & growing Design Team with a focus on creating & designing products that are commercially viable & innovative.  Based in our modern Head Office located in Doncaster, and reporting to the AMES Industrial Designer Manager we are seeking a creative Senior Industrial Designer/Project Manager with 8+ years’ experience.

The role captures all elements of the product design process, from concept through to production with a focus on design for manufacture & innovation. You will be a critical team member, responsible for developing and deliver exciting and creative product design solutions for a growing company with over 4000+ products across multiple brands and market segments.

• Develop commercially viable product design solutions with features & benefits that are consumer lead, innovative, creative & compliant to strict standards.
• Responsible for project managing multiple projects through the product design process with a true focus on design for manufacturing efficiency.
• Review and analyse product samples to accurately identify improvements via design/manufacturing and communicate these findings in a clear and decisive reporting manner.
• Contribute to the full creative design process consisting of market research, IP searches, concept development, prototyping, testing, and validating.
• Liaise and communicate with our key overseas manufacturing partners & suppliers ensuring all design projects are completed to commercial budgets and tight timeframes.
• Engage with all project stake holders & teams to collaboratively release the products to market on-time and budget.
• Provide technical assistance related to product, design & manufacturing to all stakeholders and departments when required.

Skills and Experience:

We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, commercial and creative Industrial Designer who is both a team player and results driven. In addition to your tertiary design qualification you will have;

• Experience in design for manufacture with a strong understanding of associated costs
• Ability to multi-task across several projects at different stages, following a strict project management process & structure.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software is essential (SolidWorks)
• Ability to create 2D control drawings with associated BOM's
• Experience in detailed design and basic mechanical engineering e.g. moving parts, lever mechanisms, etc.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques including injection moulding, HPDC & CNC machining, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of material characteristics and properties including, polymers and other materials.
• Previous work experience within a commercial or manufacturing environment will be viewed upon highly.
• Effective communication, problem solving and influencing skills
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and budgets

Above all, you'll be a terrific fit within the Ames family, sharing ideas and enhancing the already strong, friendly and hardworking culture, central to the success of our business.

In return, you will be remunerated based upon experience, with the opportunity to receive bonuses for strong performance.

Please ensure you attach a copy of your CV and if available, a link to a brief portfolio highlighting products and components you have worked on to demonstrate your design and technical ability, as well as explanations of your project involvement.