Industrial Designer

Overview

Atari is seeking an Industrial Designer to help establish its internal product design capabilities, creating industrial designs for electronics and collectibles such as consoles, controllers and collectibles, from early concepts through production.

What you'll do

• Design exciting products that capture the heart of Atari's brands and licensed collaborators while satisfying the needs of its audiences.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative team to bring 3D designs to life in solutions that convey appropriate visual and tactile messages, considering the production process and cost targets.
• Help develop and mature the existing product design language.
• Generate multiple concept directions for assigned projects and advance strong solutions within the agreed concept and refinement timelines.
• Prepare and develop concepts for user testing through prototypes or renderings.
• Support designers with generating and communicating the visual and physical aspects of designs through sketches, illustrations, renderings, and 3D prototype models.
• Develop manufacturable, durable products by identifying and helping resolve design, engineering, material, and assembly challenges before final production handoff.
• Help drive efforts surrounding R&D in new materials, 3D rendering, and on-site production.
• Support the design team with creative feedback, production assistance, and similar tasks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with vendors to maintain project momentum and achieve 100% alignment with agreed development milestones and deliverable dates.
• Deliver high-quality design solutions on schedule and achieve approximately 90% approval from cross-functional partners within each project phase, incorporating feedback promptly when revisions are needed.
• Clearly communicate design strategy and creative process to internal stakeholders, including design and executive teams.
• Participate in regular group design critiques and planning/concepting meetings.
• Collaborate with team members to identify social, industry, and technology trends that influence the development of future products.
• Set and meet design project deadlines on time, with team support.
• Work closely with the Creative Team and other lines of business inside the company to develop designs that align with visual assets and overall product launch goals.

What you'll need

• A strong portfolio illustrating creative skills across the design process.
• Great sketching, concept generation, and design development skills, with knowledge of design methodology.
• Excellent visualization skills (hand sketching, digital 2D and 3D rendering).
• Prototyping, mock-up, and modeling ability.
• Understanding of prototyping, materials, and manufacturing processes within product development.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to develop an understanding of human factors and design trends as they relate to project needs.
• Strong knowledge of 2D, 3D, and rendering software, including Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, Sketchbook, Keyshot, Photoshop, Illustrator, Solidworks, Cinema 4D, and Blender.
• Knowledge of manufacturing materials and processes, primarily plastic injection molding, metal die casting, and stamping.
• Knowledge of plastics, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on prototyping skills across materials and methods.
• An interest in and knowledge of consumer electronics products.
• Strong understanding of pop culture trends, fandoms, and the licensing landscape.
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic.
• Strong creative and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, delivering on time.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning projects with guidance.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and giving presentations).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• BS/BA in Industrial Design, Toy Design, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience as a product designer, preferably within the entertainment, licensing, creative agency, or pop culture industries.
• 1-3 years of consumer product development experience.

Nice to have

• Maya proficiency.
• Familiarity with defining and implementing color, materials, and finishes.

Details

• Location: Remote; candidates must be currently based in the United States.