[B][SIZE=3]Product Designer[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=2]Company:[/SIZE][B][SIZE=2][COLOR=#555555]Blue Ridge International[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=2]Location: [/SIZE][SIZE=2]US ? Freeport, Florida[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Job Level: [/SIZE][SIZE=2]Mid-Level Staff[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Field: [/SIZE][SIZE=2]Industrial Design[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Job Functions: [/SIZE][SIZE=2]Design, Product Development[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Job Posted: 10/27/08[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Blue Ridge International is a manufacturer/distributor of children's products, housewares and gifts worldwide.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]This opportunity is for someone with a BFA or BSID in Industrial Design and a minimum 2-3 years experience.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]We are looking for an energetic and dedicated Industrial Designer to join our North Florida Product Development group.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]The right candidate will flourish in our team-oriented environment and be motivated to drive successful projects. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]If you can capture the essence of form and function, convert thoughts into reality and understand the true [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]impact of design, we want to hear from you.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]As a member of the Product Development Team, the Designer is responsible for providing innovative and [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]technologically advanced products that meet the needs of our customers and end users. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Some of your primary duties include: [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Responsible for the high-quality execution of designs in specific collections or categories. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Work closely with marketing and sales partners to pinpoint product direction. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Responsible for concept work and proving out new ideas.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Keeping up with schedules and development timelines.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Researching industry and product periodicals for new information. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Creating and communicating visual presentations.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Work with outside designers and Orient partners throughout the development process.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Performing these and other duties as assigned. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]To succeed at Blue Ridge, you must: [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Be able to creatively solve problems in a fast paced environment.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Be proficient at sketching and visualizing.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Have a very strong sense of form and proportion[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Be organized and pay close attention to detail.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Possess a strong digital skill set, especially Illustrator, and Photoshop - 3D CAD experience is a plus.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Show great communication and presentation skills.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Have basic knowledge of manufacturing processes ? including soft goods [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Understand product costs and their impact on design if necessary.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Be a quick learner that contributes to the team?s success.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]? Possess a strong initiative and an upbeat attitude.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2][B]Apply Via Email:[/B] [/SIZE][EMAIL="jobs@b-ridge.com"][SIZE=2][COLOR=#cc3399]jobs@b-ridge.com[/COLOR][/SIZE][/EMAIL] [B][SIZE=2]Submission Details[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=2]- Please send resume and portfolio (.pdf / .ppt / or web format preferred)[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]- Must show presentation skills and rendering ability[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]- Must show sketch examples[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]NO CALLS PLEASE.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2][COLOR=#0000ff]***Please note: The purpose of this post is information sharing only. I have no affiliation with the company and no additional info about the position or its status.*** [/COLOR][/SIZE]
