Industrial Designer

Industrial Designer 

Company Description

Thabt is an automotive accessories brand based in Qatar since 2009, specializing in providing industry-leading solutions for vehicle mounting to ensure safe and legal driving. Our products are European-made, and crafted by globally recognized manufacturers to guarantee quality and modern technology.                                                                              

Responsibilities:

Concept Development: Generate creative concepts for new products, considering functionality, aesthetics, user experience, and market trends.

Research: Conduct market research to understand consumer needs, industry trends, and the competitive landscape.

Sketching and Prototyping: Create sketches, models, and prototypes to visualize and test product ideas. Use both hand-drawing techniques and digital tools like CAD software.

Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, marketing teams, and manufacturers to ensure that designs are feasible, cost-effective, and meet production requirements.

Material Selection: Choose appropriate materials that align with the product’s functionality, cost, and aesthetic goals.

User Testing: Conduct usability tests to gather feedback and make necessary design adjustments.

Sustainability: Incorporate sustainable design practices, considering the environmental impact of materials and manufacturing processes.

Product Refinement: Revise designs based on feedback from stakeholders and iterative testing, ensuring the final product meets all specifications.

Presentation: Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate design concepts and progress to clients or internal teams.

Documentation: Create detailed drawings and specifications to guide the manufacturing process.

Skills and Qualifications:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.

Design Software Proficiency: Strong skills in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, or other relevant CAD tools

Creativity and Innovation: Ability to think creatively and develop unique design solutions.

Technical Knowledge: Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.

Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail, especially in creating precise and functional designs.

Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address design challenges and improve product functionality.

Communication: Excellent verbal and visual communication skills to convey ideas effectively.

Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.