Industrial Designer
Grapevine Retail Media
- Sandton, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Win Rate in Creative Pitches: Successfully win at least 8 out of 10 creative pitches by delivering compelling design concepts that clearly stand out in the competitive market.
- Client Satisfaction: Achieve an "excellent" rating in client satisfaction 90% of the time, demonstrating exceptional service and innovative design solutions.
- Gross Profit Margin Improvement: Contribute to a 3.5% increase in the team’s gross profit margin within 12 months through enhanced creative traction that differentiates our offerings and optimises production costs.
- Project Delivery: Design and deliver at least 12 major centre court projects per year that meet or exceed client expectations.
- Efficiency Improvement: Develop and implement design concepts that lead to a 15% reduction in production time and costs.
- Revision Management: Collaborate with the Sales and Design Studio to ensure designs are approved for production without more than 5 revisions per project.
- Achieve High Client Satisfaction Rates: Deliver integrated design solutions that combine aesthetic appeal with functional usability.
- Contribute to a 5% Increase in Profitability: Through efficient design practices that reduce production costs and time.
- Technical Accuracy in Design Specifications: Ensure design specifications achieve a 99.9% accuracy rate in dimensions and scale, minimising production errors and enhancing the quality of final outputs.
- Develop and execute innovative design concepts that balance aesthetic qualities with functional practicality, particularly for projects like centre court builds and retail fixtures.
- Create detailed, technical drawings and specifications that meet both artistic visions and manufacturing needs.
- Collaborate closely with marketing, engineering, and production teams to ensure a holistic approach to product and event designs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Art, or a related field.
- 5+ years of combined experience in creative and industrial design, preferably in a retail or event-focused environment.
- Strong skills in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite, and CAD tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino.
- Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in 3D modelling and rendering software.
- Experience in creating prototypes and working with various manufacturing processes.
- Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and cost estimation.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.