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Form of workAbout Opalescent Group
Opalescent Group is a company delivering unique, & of high-quality manufactured signage and cladding solutions. Working with partnership of leading brands across Australia and the Asia Pacific. We are a 50-strong in-house team of Designers, Fabricators & Manufactures, Project Managers, dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.
In recent years, Opalescent Group has made significant investments in the right software, the right personnel, and modern machinery to ensure that we maintain our position as the market leader.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Designer to join our team as part of our continued growth as a market leader.
This exciting opportunity is based in our primary location & factory in Newcastle NSW.
In this role, you will be working closely with all internal departments while utilising your experience to bring project requirements into a manufacturable reality within a clean and modern factory environment.
You will be joining a design team of other likeminded and dedicated professionals within the operations division of the group.
The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience within the Signage and/or Retail Design industries, along with degree qualification in Industrial Design, Design Engineering, or Mechanical/Civil Engineering. You should have a strong portfolio of past projects that demonstrate your focus on solutions, creativity, attention to detail, and ability to deliver results.
Responsibilities
- Interpret, interrogate and translate tender requirements into manufacture-ready documentation.
- Ability to conceptualise and creatively think.
- Conduct research to stay up-to-date with industry trends and materials.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine design requirements.
- Ability to confidently present design proposals to clients.
- Conduct all diligence required for successful outcomes within our manufacturing ecosystem
- Continuously striving for improvement, collaboration and best practice.
Requirements
- Strong problem-solving and solutions orientation.
- Degree qualification in Industrial Design, Design Engineering, or Mechanical/Civil Engineering
- Comprehensive portfolio of works, highlighting evidence of experience, outcomes and commercial statistics.
- High level of computer literacy (Microsoft Suite, SolidWorks and Adobe Creative Cloud are highly regarded)
- Extensive Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials (CNC Routing, Metal Fabrication, 2K Spray, Print, LED and general fabrication are highest regarded)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience working with a factory/manufacturing environment
- High proficiency in managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- A passion for design and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
This is a rare opportunity to join our growing and dynamic company with a strong reputation in the industry. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role with a company that is dedicated to innovation and excellence, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter telling us about your suitability for this role.
